Washington
1,100 jobs could be cut at U.S. national lab in Tri-Cities under Trump budget
Updated February 16, 2026 at 3:00 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
Giant bugs, heat and a hospital visit: Inside Alligator Alcatraz’s first days
Updated July 9, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Northwest News
Bryan Kohberger admitted to 4 Idaho murders. Why did prosecutors offer a plea deal?
Updated July 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Local
Bellingham ICE arrest highlights difficulties of tracking those who are detained
Updated December 26, 2025 at 12:14 PM
Washington
Is there really a ‘demon in the fridge’ at Lacey Wendy’s?
Updated June 25, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Washington
What public lands near Tri-Cities could be sold under new Trump tax plan?
Updated June 26, 2025 at 11:57 AM
Politics & Government
Will Mount Baker be impacted by federal land sale proposal? Bill is unclear
Updated June 20, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Washington
Sen. Patty Murray: GOP bill would put 5.4M acres of WA public land up for sale
Updated June 23, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Washington
Did retired Gen. Jim Mattis of Richland condemn Trump for LA actions? We checked
Updated June 14, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Sports
Why are the Panthers-Oilers Stanley Cup Final and the NBA Finals being dragged out? An explanation
Updated June 12, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Latest News
Pierce County Sheriff wants to work with ICE. WA law says he can’t. Here’s why
Updated June 10, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Washington
New ‘sanctuary’ list puts Tri-Cities in middle of fight between WA and feds
Updated June 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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