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2 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.
2 days ago
Downtown Bellingham multi-business owner exploring sale, consolidation
He was encouraged by a manager to give customers a heads-up on a potential sale in case things go south.
2 days ago
New scam callers impersonating PeaceHealth staff
Police say the scammers are not asking for money or personal details.
2 days ago
Lettuce at Taco Bell in 5 states confirmed as a source of diarrhea-causing parasite
Federal health officials have identified lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locations across five U.S. states as a source of the widespread outbreak of...
3 days ago
Local health officials push for safe food handling in light of cyclosporiasis outbreak
Several cases have been reported in Washington, though health officials say it is not to the level of outbreak seen in 30 other states.
3 days ago
Judge grants partial preliminary injunction in favor of Lummi Nation
The lawsuit stemmed from claims of construction on ancestral burial grounds.
3 days ago
How to protect yourself from the bad air caused by wildfires
When wildfires burn, smoke can travel long distances and degrade air quality far away, posing risks to those breathing it. Fires burning in one state can make...
3 days ago
‘Jurassic Park’ actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia, agent says
Actor Sam Neill died from pneumonia and will be honored at a private family memorial at his New Zealand farm later, his agent told The Associated Press...
3 days ago
Lionel Messi delivers again for Argentina as defending champions reach another World Cup final
Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates. With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy to Argentina. Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but...
3 days ago
Seal pup found with gunshot wound in Bellingham
This is the third gunshot injury discovered in a WA marine animal in 2026.
4 days ago
Ballots mailed out for Aug. 4 primary in Whatcom County
The ballot features races for a seat in the U.S. House of Representatives, four seats in the state House and a seat in the state Senate.
4 days ago
Whatcom County’s Wildfire Risk, What You Need to Know | Contributed
The county in the vortex of a Red Flag wildfire warning and officials are upgrading the Burn Ban to Stage 2 as heat, wind and other conditions lead to critical fire weather conditions.
4 days ago
Whatcom County Council requires more public notice before tax hikes
Any proposed increases will now be announced through several public channels.
5 days ago
Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos
A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.
5 days ago
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
6 days ago
Suspect arrested after Fisherman’s Memorial vandalized at Zuanich Point Park
The statue, which was erected in 1999, honors commercial fishing families and those who lost their lives at sea.
6 days ago
Advocacy group aiming to add more bike, pedestrian protections around Bellingham
Yard signs have been popping up at the site of crashes involving pedestrians and/or bikes.
6 days ago
Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
12 states argue the proposed merger would "extinguish competition" while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.
1 week ago
Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift
King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.
1 week ago
Flood aid now available for Whatcom County families with young children
December's flooding is estimated to have impacted more than 100 children ages 5 and under in the county.
