https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316012652.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/26fa94b9-aea4-4f0a-a2dd-d9e130f32707/1_th.jpg Bellingham resident films orcas swimming near kayakers in Bellingham Bay Bellingham resident Anne Burnett captured video of several orca whales swimming together in Bellingham Bay on June 4, 2026. She first saw the pod near the Bellingham Cruise Terminal at about 11:20 a.m. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316012652.html/video-embed 53 2026-06-04T22:26:42Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315985763.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/5a82fc35-95bd-4b70-8053-7f604f779767/1_th.jpg Bellingham gets grant for World Cup security Bellingham is getting $236,000 from the Department of Homeland Security for equipment and staff salaries related to the FIFA World Cup fans zones. Bellingham won't have to comply with federal immigration laws. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315985763.html/video-embed 128 2026-06-03T22:53:46Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316024830.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/3c4126b6-be97-40af-868f-8df9b8ccf411/1_th.jpg Take a look at the progress of WWU's future welcome center Construction was underway on June 5, 2026, at the future site of Western Washington University's Western Welcome Center. The $54 million building will serve as the primary arrival point for prospective students while also housing essential student services. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316024830.html/video-embed 42 2026-06-05T23:26:44Z no