National
Missouri Supreme Court blocks gerrymandered map in major loss for Republicans
Updated September 3, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Reality Check
A Bellingham Herald series in which journalists focus on bringing truth and transparency to local news events. These newsroom-wide efforts deliver fast facts about the issues that matter to Whatcom County residents to hold officials and institutions accountable.
Washington
Tacoma brewery caught in controversy as owners’ political donations surface
Updated September 3, 2026 at 12:39 PM
Washington
There’s a big dead whale in the Port of Tacoma. Here’s what we know
Updated August 25, 2026 at 9:35 AM
National
Man tied to Kansas City Mafia, strip clubs is behind Missouri AG’s discrimination case
Updated August 17, 2026 at 12:37 PM
National
‘This is a kidnapping,’ says aunt of man arrested in Pisgah National Forest ICE raid
Updated August 4, 2026 at 1:58 PM
National
A Black teen found hanged near Charlotte church was a suicide, police say. Questions remain
Updated July 23, 2026 at 7:17 PM
Washington
White House weighs in on which Central WA candidate Trump really endorsed
July 14, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Washington
Franklin auditor denies ‘advising’ challengers on WA legislator’s address dispute
Updated July 7, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Washington
WA ends ‘failing schools’ fund. What it means for at-risk students
Updated July 6, 2026 at 8:04 AM
Business
Here’s why the owners of Rock and Rye in downtown Bellingham decided to close
Updated July 2, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Business
Is downtown Bellingham becoming safer? Here’s the latest update from the city
Updated June 23, 2026 at 12:14 PM
Sports
Brendan Sorsby’s win is a season-defining loss for the Texas Tech Red Raiders
Updated June 9, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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