Local
6 hours ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law aimed at slowing down drivers in Washington state
The law requires those convicted of serious speeding charges to have a speed limiter installed in their vehicle.
7 hours ago
Find out who is running in Whatcom County elections this year
Read more to see who is running for positions on the Whatcom County Council, the Bellingham Port Commission and more.
4 days ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center prepares for upcoming union strike
PeaceHealth says in a statement that they've secured temporary replacement workers.
4 days ago
WSDOT says Chuckanut Drive closure to extend through June
Local attractions along the road including Larrabee State Park, The Oyster Bar, Taylor Shellfish and Chuckanut Manor are still open.
5 days ago
Seattle man found guilty of brother’s murder in North Cascades National Park
The man will be sentenced on June 5.
5 days ago
Looming strike could impact flights at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
If they decide to strike, it could force the majority of aircrafts passing through SeaTac to find a new way to get fuel.
5 days ago
Gov. Ferguson signs rent stabilization bill into law
The bill limits annual rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower.
5 days ago
“The Hannah” fishing vessel placed under arrest amidst legal storm
An arrest of the vessel means that under maritime law, U.S. Marshals can detain the barge until they can secure a claim against it.
5 days ago
Developers near completion of North Haven tiny home village
HomesNOW! will be donating 25 of the smaller dwellings to United Way of Skagit County.
5 days ago
Port of Bellingham cuts ties with Harcourt Developments at downtown waterfront
Port commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday, May 6 to approve a termination agreement with Ireland-based company.
5 days ago
City of Bellingham hosts neighborhood meeting in downtown Bellingham
The event is free and open to the public.
6 days ago
WSDOT Updates: New I-5 sloth stays, Chuckanut landslide to not be clear for several weeks
WSDOT shared updates with My Bellingham Now about the new sloth on I-5 and the current state of the landslide on Chuckanut Drive.
6 days ago
Rep. Larsen to host in-person town hall in Skagit County
Rep. Larsen says he'll share details about his dealings with the Trump administration and answer questions from local residents.
6 days ago
City of Bellingham launches Community Streets Program
People can offer feedback through an online survey, by phone or in person through May 31.
6 days ago
Truck sale dispute ends in a blaze near Custer
A woman was arrested and booked into the Whatcom County Jail, where she remains on $50,000 bail.
6 days ago
Rite Aid tries to sell assets, including Whatcom County locations
Five stores remain open in Whatcom County, including three in Bellingham, one in Ferndale and another in Lynden.
6 days ago
City of Lynden ends decades-long water fluoridation program
The fluoride system was turned off on Friday, May 2.
1 week ago
Bellingham City Council moves forward with new pathway project at Sunset Pond
Construction on the Sunset Pond loop is scheduled to begin in June.
1 week ago
Two separate wrong way driving incidents in Whatcom County end with one arrest
No injuries were reported in either incident.
1 week ago
Attorney General Nick Brown joins 18 others in challenging U.S. Health and Human Services cuts
The cuts have resulted in laboratories having limited testing for some infectious diseases and early childhood learning programs left unsure of future funds, among others.
