Get unlimited local news and information that matters to you.

News

Parks & Rec

New walking trail will connect Bellingham neighborhoods

City seeking grant to cover $2 million trail development

April 7, 2022 6:00 a.m.

Transportation

Glitches plague WTA’s all-electric buses

Software troubles spark debate about future of electrics at agency

April 7, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic agenda: April 7 – April 13, 2022

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

April 7, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Weather

April showers bring nearly 5 feet of snow to Mount Baker

Stormy weather covered Whatcom County

April 6, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Local

Closing credits: A sendoff to Film is Truth

After 25 years, a beloved video rental store will close

April 6, 2022 11:00 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: The Old Independent Coffeehouse?

Local coffeehouse changes name

April 6, 2022 5:35 a.m.

COVID-19

Isolated Point Roberts struggles with labor, border restrictions

Residents try to keep economy afloat

April 6, 2022 4:30 a.m.

Parks & Rec

Junior Ski to Sea Race postponed, set to return in 2023

Race now managed by Whatcom Events

April 5, 2022 3:44 p.m.

Business

Mount Vernon tulip grower, striking workers reach agreement

Accord reached 2 days before Tulip Festival

April 5, 2022 11:48 a.m.

Law & Justice

Suspect booked in fatal Samish Way hit-and-run

Sam Kuljis was arrested and released Monday

Updated April 5, 2022 7:45 a.m.

Environment

Student-raised salmon released in Whatcom

115-day old fish support education and environment

April 4, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Profiles

WWU professor’s quest to document melting in Earth’s frozen lands

Alia Khan is helping improve climate models across the globe

April 3, 2022 5:00 a.m.