Julia Tellman

Transportation

Construction to begin on new James-Bakerview roundabout

Round-the-clock intersection work should wrap up by May

March 24, 2025 12:30 p.m.

Local

One person killed in I-5 crash Saturday night

Three cars involved in Skagit County accident

March 24, 2025 11:33 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: The old Northern State Hospital?

Former mental institution is now Skagit County park and innovation campus

March 23, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Camping

Same-day campsite reservations expanded to all Washington State Parks

Snag a last minute site at Larrabee, Deception Pass, Birch Bay and others

March 21, 2025 1:48 p.m.

Environment

Ecology invites public input on plan to clean up Ferndale industrial site

Treoil Industries site contaminated by improperly stored materials, illegal dumping

March 20, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Transportation

WSDOT to host March 21 open house for two-year I-5 construction project

Friday morning meeting about culvert replacement near Lake Samish is at Alger Community Hall

March 20, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Housing

City data: Bellingham tenant protection ordinance enacted in 2024 is underused

Advocate says relocation assistance requirement may be helping keep rent hikes down

March 19, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Local

Body of Whatcom County snowmobiler who died in accident recovered Tuesday afternoon

Stormy weather and avalanche conditions in area hindered recovery

Updated March 18, 2025 4:36 p.m.

Crime & Courts

Police foil attempted kidnapping of Bellingham baby by father

State patrol stops man on I-90, possibly en route to Nevada

March 17, 2025 3:25 p.m.

Homelessness

YWCA celebrates opening of new shelter for women and children

19-unit building on Lakeway will also serve pregnant women

March 17, 2025 1:35 p.m.

Community

Refugees, aid agency face uncertainty with abrupt end of essential funding

Whatcom World Relief helped people who escaped war and persecution; its future is in jeopardy

March 15, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Local News Reporter

Tax increase, new food/yard waste fee, cause jump in Bellingham monthly trash bill