Washington
If a rural WA school dissolves, students could go to Tri-Cities area
February 6, 2026 at 5:00 AM
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
Eastern WA Flock cameras were searched after false abortion claim
Updated February 5, 2026 at 12:42 PM
Local
State data on lead levels in public schools’ drinking water can be misleading
January 28, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Local
Did ICE agents target Bellingham schools last week? Here’s what we know
Updated January 21, 2026 at 3:47 PM
Washington
Tacoma woman says she was overcharged on $1 lotto ticket. Here’s the law on that
January 11, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Local
Was that a wolf in Whatcom County? Here’s what state wildlife officials say
December 1, 2025 at 5:20 AM
National
Evidence shows DHS didn’t arrest only ‘worst of the worst’ in NC detention surge
Updated November 26, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Washington
News outlet’s Mount Rainier report ‘kicked up a bit of dust.’ Here are the facts
Updated November 19, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Washington
‘Let’s Go WA’ rally coming to Pierce County school. Did the district approve it?
Updated November 13, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Washington
Did a WA trooper get special treatment after a fatal crash? Look at the video
Updated October 31, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Washington
WAGOP accuses Gov. Bob Ferguson of committing ethics violations. Did he?
Updated October 23, 2025 at 8:36 AM
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