National
Man tied to Kansas City Mafia, strip clubs is behind Missouri AG’s discrimination case
Updated August 17, 2026 at 12:37 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.
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
Update: Franklin auditor denies ‘advising’ challengers on WA legislator’s address dispute
Updated October 19, 2026 at 3:46 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
Washington
Trump’s pick to replace Newhouse won’t address the elephant in the room
Updated June 8, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Business
Is Bellingham’s Shari’s actually closing? What to know amid bankruptcy filings
June 5, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Local
Unwashed hands, too-warm food. See latest Whatcom County restaurant inspections
Updated June 4, 2026 at 2:02 PM
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