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5 hours ago
All 11 passengers accounted for following plane crash near Sucia Island
A Kenmore Airlines spokesperson stressed that there were no fatalities and all people on board have been accounted for.
10 hours ago
Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District receives national recognition for its wastewater treatment plant
The Environmental Protection Agency's PISCES program presented an award celebrating upgrades made to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.
12 hours ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate
The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.
12 hours ago
No injuries after boat capsizes near Birch Bay
Over a dozen people were able to swim to shore.
15 hours ago
Pioneer Days, Lynden Airport Tour, York Yard Crawl and live music | Lifestyle Lookout
It is sure to be a perfect weekend to get out and have some fun. We have a bunch of great activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago
Winner claims $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
There's still an unclaimed ticket for $10,000 that was sold at a convenience store downtown.
2 days ago
Wildfires in BC, eastern Whatcom County continue to grow
Smoke from the B.C.'s Brunswick Creek Complex triggered an air quality alert earlier this week.
2 days ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November
Sign ups are due to the city clerk's office by Friday, July 31.
2 days ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham
A local response team says this is the third seal they've treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.
2 days ago
Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County
The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.
2 days ago
Hunger vs. Hunger Year 6 takes aim at triathlon world-record
Local real estate agent Ethan Hunger is trying to raise $500,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank this weekend.
2 days ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in June despite job losses
The job losses can largely be attributed to a decrease in the county's labor force from May.
3 days ago
Man sentenced in jet-ski drug smuggling operation between WA and BC
The scheme unraveled after several witnesses found suspicious items on a Port Angeles beach.
3 days ago
Suspect arrested after suspected DUI chase ends in Blaine
At one point, the suspect was clocked going 110 mph.
4 days ago
Global tensions inch gas prices inch higher in Whatcom County
The average price at the pump in the county sits at $4.80 per gallon as of Monday.
4 days ago
Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham
The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.
4 days ago
Expanded parking lot now open at downtown Bellingham waterfront
The new 109-space lot is located next near the intersection of Granary and Roeder Avenues.
4 days ago
Air Quality Alert issued in Whatcom, Skagit counties, heat advisory in Whatcom
Smoke from wildfires in BC and central Washington are moving into our area.
6 days ago
FAA says Boeing can resume self-certifying its jets as airworthy
Since September, Boeing and the agency had been taking weekly turns performing the safety checks that are required before aircraft are cleared for delivery and declared safe to fly.
6 days ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center adding valet service amid parking closures at ER
The hospital is temporarily closing up to 18 more parking spaces near the ER entrance starting Monday.
