OutdoorsBellingham’s Galbraith Mountain will close for two days for herbicide sprayingThe popular mountain bike location will be closed to cyclists Aug. 24-25 for biker safety.August 22, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Unwashed hands, unsafe food. See latest Whatcom County restaurant inspectionsUpdated August 21, 2026 at 12:59 PM
Whatcom Roundup: Two new restaurants; Planet Fitness planned; new Fairhaven shopAugust 21, 2026 at 5:25 AM
Deadly drug-resistant ‘superbug’ is spreading in Washington state. What to knowUpdated August 21, 2026 at 2:53 PM
Gambler scores ‘magic’ jackpot at Western WA casino. See how much they wonUpdated August 21, 2026 at 4:43 PM
LocalTesting finds high levels of blue-green algae toxin at lake near BellinghamAugust 21, 2026 at 4:29 PM
LocalWhatcom County wildfire expansion slowing, but weekend storms threaten new startsAugust 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
LocalNearly 1,500 cyclists set to ride through Whatcom County over the weekendAugust 21, 2026 at 12:45 PM
LocalWDFW issues alert after black bear chases hiker, dog along Whatcom County trailUpdated August 19, 2026 at 2:31 PM
LocalFirefighters protecting power facilities, buildings from Whatcom County wildfireAugust 18, 2026 at 5:30 AM
LocalWhatcom County fire crews make progress on containment, structure protectionAugust 14, 2026 at 1:01 PM
LocalCrews bolster resources as Whatcom County wildfires gain ground over the weekendAugust 10, 2026 at 12:42 PM
LocalWhatcom County’s two largest wildfires continue to grow amid hot, dry weatherAugust 7, 2026 at 3:49 PM
OutdoorsTaylor named permanent chief of North Cascades National Park Service ComplexUpdated August 5, 2026 at 1:16 PM
OutdoorsEver wondered what to do during a bear attack? Make sure you have bear spray, and aim it lowUpdated August 3, 2026 at 11:01 AM
LocalBellingham’s Ethan Hunger scoffs at world record, raises $250k for food bankJuly 29, 2026 at 5:25 AM
LocalSeal pup euthanized after being found shot in head on Bellingham beachUpdated July 22, 2026 at 1:54 PM
LocalHarbor seal pup with gunshot wound recovering after rescue from Bellingham beachJuly 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
LocalWWU Racing celebrates best-ever finish at Formula SAE nationals in MichiganJuly 10, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Politics & GovernmentControversial Point Roberts campground can move ahead, hearing examiner rulesUpdated July 9, 2026 at 8:27 AM
LocalEnjoy the fireworks? Here’s how much debris Bellingham volunteers collectedJuly 8, 2026 at 2:15 PM
WashingtonAre life jackets required for kayaks, paddleboards in WA? See safety tipsJuly 11, 2026 at 5:00 AM
OutdoorsBigg’s orca whale sightings are up in Northwest WA. Here’s what we knowUpdated July 1, 2026 at 4:50 PM
LocalIsolated Point Roberts in Whatcom County divided over public campground proposalJuly 1, 2026 at 5:15 AM
WashingtonBaby seals are popping up on WA beaches. What to do (and not do) if you see oneUpdated June 30, 2026 at 5:08 PM
LocalSummer brings glowing waves to Bellingham. When, where to see bioluminescenceUpdated June 24, 2026 at 11:54 AM
OutdoorsNeed a new ride? Looking to sell? Head down to the Bellingham Bike SwapUpdated June 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM
OutdoorsThe Deming Log Show returns this weekend for its 64th year in Whatcom CountyJune 11, 2026 at 2:24 PM
OutdoorsBellingham biking nonprofit to celebrate 40 years with concert on the mountainUpdated June 10, 2026 at 3:30 PM
