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New market brings Indian and Fijian groceries to Ferndale shoppers

India Fiji Supermarket celebrated grand opening in October

Nov. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: The Fine Arts Building?

Historic Bellingham structure now houses studios for 17 different artists

Nov. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

Plan to kill thousands of barred owls raises question about removing one species to save another

Can imperiled northern spotted owl be saved? Project could begin in spring of 2025

Nov. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Mount Baker Highway down to single lane Monday, Tuesday for road work

Crews replacing culvert pipe near Britton Road

Nov. 23, 2024 4:15 p.m.

Law & Justice

Former Bellingham cop found not guilty by judge in dry cleaning case

Adam McGinty, a former detective, was fired by the city

Nov. 22, 2024 5:36 p.m.

Environment

Much of Galbraith Mountain will close to public access for three days for bow hunt

Game management bow hunt will occur on private property

Updated Nov. 25, 2024 3:11 p.m.

News in Brief

Microcystin biotoxins now at safe levels in Wiser Lake

Health department still urges caution when touching water, due to harmful algal blooms

Nov. 22, 2024 2:59 p.m.

Weather

PSE: Tuesday winds comparable to a hurricane

Gov. Jay Inslee said it could take weeks to assess how much the damage costs

Nov. 22, 2024 12:10 p.m.

Housing

New housing push introduced by city to address critical shortage

Highlights: Streamlining permits; seeking land for tiny home village and affordable housing

Nov. 21, 2024 4:37 p.m.

Weather

More wind on the way for Whatcom County

A wind advisory has been issued for Thursday night through Friday morning

Nov. 21, 2024 2:55 p.m.

Business

BP halts green hydrogen plant project at Cherry Point

The Whatcom County refinery was one of five worldwide BP had shortlisted to create sustainable aviation fuel

Nov. 21, 2024 10:49 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 21–27, 2024

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

Nov. 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.