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Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

Whatcom residents looking to send mail to Canada may be able to do so as soon as next week

Dec. 13, 2024 2:22 p.m.

Education

Bellingham joins districts pressuring the Legislature to fully fund K-12 education

Facing 'significant' budget impacts next year, the school district wants funding formula fixed

Dec. 13, 2024 1:35 p.m.

Local

All-women captain and crew rebuild after fire ravages fishing boat

How they salvaged the season, and are turning the overnight blaze into new opportunities

Dec. 12, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Government

Whatcom’s incoming medical examiner introduces a fresh team, new approach

Dr. Aldo Fusaro called the newly minted county office the 'biggest challenge of his career'

Dec. 12, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Breaking News

Southbound I-5 near Lake Samish Road clears after carjacking incident

One person is in custody, according to Washington State Patrol

Dec. 12, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 12–18, 2024

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

Dec. 11, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Community

County calls in outside aid as Sudden Valley recovers from destructive November windstorm

'Bomb cyclone' that damaged 40-plus structures prompts emergency proclamation from Whatcom executive

Updated Dec. 12, 2024 4:36 p.m.

Business

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal

Two judges halted the merger on Monday in separate court cases

Dec. 11, 2024 10:11 a.m.

Local

For 40 years, a group has hosted a free meal every month. Its future is uncertain

Bellingham Community Meal Program faces challenges with volunteerism, liability

Dec. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Water Rights

Shared well owners divided into three categories for water rights lawsuit

In some cases, each homeowner will need to file their own claims form

Dec. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Education

Burlington-Edison will close an elementary school, create middle school amid budget shortfall

Board vote will move district away from longtime system of K-8 schools

Dec. 10, 2024 2:17 p.m.

Local

Second victim in Ferndale apartment fire dies

Cause of fire remains under investigation

Dec. 10, 2024 10:11 a.m.

News

Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

Bellingham joins districts pressuring the Legislature to fully fund K-12 education

All-women captain and crew rebuild after fire ravages fishing boat

Whatcom’s incoming medical examiner introduces a fresh team, new approach

Southbound I-5 near Lake Samish Road clears after carjacking incident

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 12–18, 2024

County calls in outside aid as Sudden Valley recovers from destructive November windstorm

Albertsons gives up on Kroger merger and sues the grocery chain for failing to secure deal

For 40 years, a group has hosted a free meal every month. Its future is uncertain

Shared well owners divided into three categories for water rights lawsuit

Burlington-Edison will close an elementary school, create middle school amid budget shortfall

Second victim in Ferndale apartment fire dies

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