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Momentum grows: Three ideas for expanding indoor rec in motion

City of Bellingham, YMCA, Whatcom Aquatics Foundation all pursuing projects

Nov. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Sedro-Woolley man pleads not guilty in connection to drunk driving crash that killed 11-year-old

Tyler Higdon facing vehicular homicide, vehicular assault charges

Nov. 8, 2024 1:04 p.m.

News in Brief

Way Station hygiene, health care services to start operating in November

Bellingham center provides services to homeless people. Respite care comes in 2025.

Nov. 8, 2024 1:03 p.m.

Business

Boundary Bay Brewery to close Railroad Avenue location next fall

Owners say retirement, building going up for sale are reasons behind the September 2025 closure

Nov. 8, 2024 12:56 p.m.

Government

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Ferguson and other WA Democrats prepare for new era of showdowns with Trump

Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson and Attorney General-elect Nick Brown are readying their legal teams

Nov. 8, 2024 12:08 p.m.

Health

‘A heck of a service’: Bellingham Lions Club loans equipment to thousands of clients

Walkers, knee scooters, shower chairs part of what’s offered at the Al Boe Wheelchair Warehouse

Nov. 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Drug trafficking investigation leads to four arrests in Whatcom County

Probable cause was established for 24 charges in connection to the investigation

Nov. 7, 2024 5:52 p.m.

News in Brief

Severe weather shelter in Bellingham preparing to activate mid-November

Whatcom County Council approves lease for space on North Forest Street

Nov. 7, 2024 4:50 p.m.

Elections

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Harris says nation must accept election results while urging supporters to keep fighting

The Vice President trailed in every battleground state to Trump

Nov. 7, 2024 12:03 p.m.

Government

County Council moves to confirm new Whatcom medical examiner

Aldo Fusaro's formal appointment will start in December

Nov. 7, 2024 11:20 a.m.

Transportation

Smaller Lummi Island ferry replacement recommended by County Council

The 20-car hybrid ferry could carry up to 60 vehicles an hour

Nov. 7, 2024 10:41 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 7–13, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

Nov. 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.