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Weather

Locals brace for season’s first snowstorm

Parts of Whatcom could see several inches accumulate

Nov. 29, 2022 4:19 p.m.

Elections

Children’s levy vote reveals urban-rural divide

Democratic wins in 42nd suggest political shift

Nov. 29, 2022 2:01 p.m.

News Obituaries

Legendary Mount Baker coach Jim Freeman dies at 81

Freeman led Mountaineers to 8 state titles

Updated Dec. 5, 2022 1:29 p.m.

Safety

Whatcom County jail planners hear concerns over safety

Town hall emphasizes lockup over rehabilitation

Nov. 29, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Business

Famed Willows Inn on Lummi Island closes, property donated

Bellingham's Lighthouse Mission Ministries is recipient

Nov. 28, 2022 10:57 p.m.

Elections

Children’s levy passing on eve of election certification

Whatcom County tax measure appears headed to victory

Nov. 28, 2022 6:59 p.m.

Business

Maritime apprenticeship program seeks to fill labor gap

Program provides young workers a career path

Nov. 28, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Education

Student board representatives elevate peer voices

A look at Ferndale's student school board members

Nov. 28, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Community

Local service clubs struggle with declining numbers, aging membership

Organizations hope to find new members, new ideas

Nov. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Concert celebrates, honors Native American Heritage Day

Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship event featured three Indigenous performers

Nov. 26, 2022 8:28 a.m.

Housing

YWCA to open wintertime shelter for women

Eight beds to help meet high demand

Nov. 24, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic Agenda: Nov. 24 – 30, 2022

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

Nov. 24, 2022 3:55 a.m.