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Whatcom County’s stormy forecast a reminder of past Nooksack River flooding - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County’s stormy forecast a reminder of past Nooksack River flooding Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 1:30 pm
Whatcom health department warns Custer gun range: Fix escaping fragments or face fines - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom health department warns Custer gun range: Fix escaping fragments or face fines Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 5:10 am
Explore 8 key November stories from Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
Explore 8 key November stories from Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 5 December 2025 🕒 3:00 am
Coastal flood advisory issued for Saturday morning - Whatcom News
Coastal flood advisory issued for Saturday morning Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 10:12 pm
Lifestyle Lookout: Christmas parades, holiday events and more this weekend in Whatcom County - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Lifestyle Lookout: Christmas parades, holiday events and more this weekend in Whatcom County 1170 KPUG-AM |
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 9:32 pm
Investigation: Whatcom gun club failed to prevent bullets and bullet fragments from escaping shooting ranges - Whatcom News
Investigation: Whatcom gun club failed to prevent bullets and bullet fragments from escaping shooting ranges Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 9:17 pm
Op-Ed: Whatcom County has opportunity to lead state in maritime education and workforce development - The Northern Light
Op-Ed: Whatcom County has opportunity to lead state in maritime education and workforce development The Northern Light
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:26 pm
Op-Ed: Whatcom County has opportunity to lead state in maritime education and workforce development - The Northern Light
Op-Ed: Whatcom County has opportunity to lead state in maritime education and workforce development The Northern Light
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:26 pm
County officials urge residents to prep for snow - All Point Bulletin
County officials urge residents to prep for snow All Point Bulletin
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 8:24 pm
WSDOT: North Cascades Highway (SR20) closes for the season - Whatcom News
WSDOT: North Cascades Highway (SR20) closes for the season Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 7:57 pm
Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom Data Breach Affects 24,526 Members - Claim Depot
Industrial Credit Union of Whatcom Data Breach Affects 24,526 Members Claim Depot
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 6:19 pm
Looming storms threaten rising rivers, tidal flooding in Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
Looming storms threaten rising rivers, tidal flooding in Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 1:20 pm
Three new coaches guide Whatcom prep girls basketball teams this winter - Cascadia Daily News
Three new coaches guide Whatcom prep girls basketball teams this winter Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 5:10 am
Results of emphasis patrol around WWU Nov. 26 released - Whatcom News
Results of emphasis patrol around WWU Nov. 26 released Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 4 December 2025 🕒 3:48 am
Whatcom County sees encouraging voter turnout as general election results are made official - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Whatcom County sees encouraging voter turnout as general election results are made official 1170 KPUG-AM |
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:56 pm
Whatcom County sees encouraging voter turnout as general election results are made official - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County sees encouraging voter turnout as general election results are made official My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:52 pm
Whatcom transit riders could see fares increase next year - thefrontonline.com
Whatcom transit riders could see fares increase next year thefrontonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 11:31 pm
December “King Tides” expected Sat., Sun. and Mon. - Whatcom News
December “King Tides” expected Sat., Sun. and Mon. Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 10:58 pm
Kelly Hart: Executive Director at Allied Arts of Whatcom County - My Bellingham Now
Kelly Hart: Executive Director at Allied Arts of Whatcom County My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 6:02 pm
Whatcom County shooting range issued violation for errant bullets - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County shooting range issued violation for errant bullets Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:15 pm
Looking for best holiday lights in Bellingham? Check out these festive events - Bellingham Herald
Looking for best holiday lights in Bellingham? Check out these festive events Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:00 pm
Federal backlash to DC shooting sparks fear among Whatcom immigrants - Cascadia Daily News
Federal backlash to DC shooting sparks fear among Whatcom immigrants Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 5:03 am
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club 1170 KPUG-AM |
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:37 am
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 3 December 2025 🕒 1:32 am
North Cascades pass through Whatcom County to close for the season - Bellingham Herald
North Cascades pass through Whatcom County to close for the season Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 10:30 pm
Former Bellingham retail store assistant manager sentenced on federal charges - Whatcom News
Former Bellingham retail store assistant manager sentenced on federal charges Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 7:33 pm
Ferndale Holiday Market - Whatcom News
Ferndale Holiday Market Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 1:54 am
State Senator Sharon Shewmake says she won’t seek reelection in 2026 - My Bellingham Now
State Senator Sharon Shewmake says she won’t seek reelection in 2026 My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 1:01 am
Whatcom County opens application window for advisory committee members - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County opens application window for advisory committee members My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 12:51 am
“Porch Pirate” strike Whatcom County home as holiday shopping continues - My Bellingham Now
“Porch Pirate” strike Whatcom County home as holiday shopping continues My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 12:36 am
CONTRIBUTED: What to expect this winter (and what to do about it) in Whatcom County - My Bellingham Now
CONTRIBUTED: What to expect this winter (and what to do about it) in Whatcom County My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 2 December 2025 🕒 12:21 am
WEATHER: Storm systems forecasted to bring moderate wind, rain and mountain snow to Whatcom County - My Bellingham Now
WEATHER: Storm systems forecasted to bring moderate wind, rain and mountain snow to Whatcom County My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 11:28 pm
Whatcom County’s state Sen. Shewmake won’t seek re-election in 2026 - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County’s state Sen. Shewmake won’t seek re-election in 2026 Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 11:08 pm
Whatcom County nonprofit news organization announces strategic partnership - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County nonprofit news organization announces strategic partnership Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 10:22 pm
The Whatcom Report 11/30/25 - My Bellingham Now
The Whatcom Report 11/30/25 My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 5:46 pm
Off-roading in the watershed? Building a rogue trail? Bellingham has eyes on you - Bellingham Herald
Off-roading in the watershed? Building a rogue trail? Bellingham has eyes on you Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 1:20 pm
Was that a wolf in Whatcom County? Here’s what state wildlife officials say - Bellingham Herald
Was that a wolf in Whatcom County? Here’s what state wildlife officials say Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 1 December 2025 🕒 1:20 pm
Whatcom Roundup: New Bellingham restaurant, Small Business Saturday and more - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: New Bellingham restaurant, Small Business Saturday and more Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 28 November 2025 🕒 1:20 pm
BRIEF: Whatcom Transportation Authority implements service changes for 2026 - thefrontonline.com
BRIEF: Whatcom Transportation Authority implements service changes for 2026 thefrontonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 10:44 pm
Whatcom County bus agency wants to reduce fares for college students - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County bus agency wants to reduce fares for college students Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 10:08 pm
Bird flu found in Whatcom County backyard flock - Cascadia Daily News
Bird flu found in Whatcom County backyard flock Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 9:17 pm
Whatcom fire departments prepare new group of EMTs (with photo gallery) - Lynden Tribune
Whatcom fire departments prepare new group of EMTs (with photo gallery) Lynden Tribune
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 9:00 pm
‘Mischief makers,’ teachers and visionaries get a nod in inaugural Whatcom Arts Awards - Cascadia Daily News
‘Mischief makers,’ teachers and visionaries get a nod in inaugural Whatcom Arts Awards Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 5:05 am
Verizon to lay off employees across WA, including Skagit, Whatcom counties - Cascadia Daily News
Verizon to lay off employees across WA, including Skagit, Whatcom counties Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 26 November 2025 🕒 5:01 am
Whatcom County man sentenced for illegal possession of guns, explosives - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County man sentenced for illegal possession of guns, explosives Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 11:05 pm
Unity Care NW: Restoring Health and Hope in Whatcom County - WhatcomTalk
Unity Care NW: Restoring Health and Hope in Whatcom County WhatcomTalk
📢 Published on 📅 25 November 2025 🕒 2:28 pm
‘His eyes were as big as saucers.’ Remembering the Whatcom Creek explosion - KUOW
‘His eyes were as big as saucers.’ Remembering the Whatcom Creek explosion KUOW
📢 Published on 📅 24 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom Chorale presents Lest We Forget - WhatcomTalk
Whatcom Chorale presents Lest We Forget WhatcomTalk
📢 Published on 📅 22 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County secures $17 million federal boost for its hybrid buses - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County secures $17 million federal boost for its hybrid buses Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 21 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom’s Mobile Farmers Market Launches Fundraising Campaign to Protect Local Food Access Amid Federal Uncertainty - WhatcomTalk
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 6:33 pm
The story of Whatcom Creek: an explosion, a tragedy, and a rebirth - KUOW
The story of Whatcom Creek: an explosion, a tragedy, and a rebirth KUOW
📢 Published on 📅 18 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
As La Niña winter nears, Whatcom County readies its severe weather shelter - Bellingham Herald
As La Niña winter nears, Whatcom County readies its severe weather shelter Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 17 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Guest Writer: Whatcom County EMS — quiet excellence that saves lives - Cascadia Daily News
Guest Writer: Whatcom County EMS — quiet excellence that saves lives Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 16 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Concert for a Cause – A Whatcom Center for Early Learning Event - WhatcomTalk
Concert for a Cause – A Whatcom Center for Early Learning Event WhatcomTalk
📢 Published on 📅 16 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County eatery celebrates 100 years as popular community staple - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County eatery celebrates 100 years as popular community staple Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 15 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
19- and 20-year-old men arrested, charged with murder - Whatcom News
19- and 20-year-old men arrested, charged with murder Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Two people arrested in connection to drug operation in Whatcom County - My Bellingham Now
Two people arrested in connection to drug operation in Whatcom County My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 13 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Coming soon: These 8 new restaurants are planning openings in Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
Coming soon: These 8 new restaurants are planning openings in Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office detective alleges gender discrimination, harassment within agency - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office detective alleges gender discrimination, harassment within agency My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County receives $3.6 million grant for permanent supportive housing - thefrontonline.com
Whatcom County receives $3.6 million grant for permanent supportive housing thefrontonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Suit filed against Whatcom County over reported workplace sexual AI video - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Suit filed against Whatcom County over reported workplace sexual AI video KIRO 7 News Seattle
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County Artists of Clay and Kiln’s ceramics studio tour returns for a fifth year - thefrontonline.com
Whatcom County Artists of Clay and Kiln’s ceramics studio tour returns for a fifth year thefrontonline.com
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Chance to view northern lights over Whatcom County tonight, cloudy weather permitting - My Bellingham Now
Chance to view northern lights over Whatcom County tonight, cloudy weather permitting My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 12 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Whatcom County - Cascadia Daily News
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Whatcom County Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 10 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Lessons from early Whatcom election results: Overreach has consequences - Cascadia Daily News
Lessons from early Whatcom election results: Overreach has consequences Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 7 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County Council approves Sheriff’s Office move, expected next summer - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County Council approves Sheriff’s Office move, expected next summer Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Eight Whatcom County Charter amendments get the nod from voters - Cascadia Daily News
Eight Whatcom County Charter amendments get the nod from voters Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Save the Date for These 6 Holiday Events in Whatcom County - WhatcomTalk
Save the Date for These 6 Holiday Events in Whatcom County WhatcomTalk
📢 Published on 📅 6 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Port of Bellingham race tightens as new Whatcom County ballot tallies posted - Bellingham Herald
Port of Bellingham race tightens as new Whatcom County ballot tallies posted Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom council approves lease for new sheriff’s office - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom council approves lease for new sheriff’s office Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 5 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Election 2025: Here’s who is leading, trailing in early Whatcom County returns - Bellingham Herald
Election 2025: Here’s who is leading, trailing in early Whatcom County returns Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Update: Whatcom County preliminary general election results 2025 - Cascadia Daily News
Update: Whatcom County preliminary general election results 2025 Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Update: Progressive supermajority headed for Whatcom County Council - Cascadia Daily News
Update: Progressive supermajority headed for Whatcom County Council Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Initial 2025 General Election Whatcom County and statewide results reported - Whatcom News
Initial 2025 General Election Whatcom County and statewide results reported Whatcom News
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Updated results from the 2025 Whatcom County General Election are in - My Bellingham Now
Updated results from the 2025 Whatcom County General Election are in My Bellingham Now
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Live voting results for Nov. 4 election in Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
Live voting results for Nov. 4 election in Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 4 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Whatcom County report shows depth of opioid crisis — and some promising numbers - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County report shows depth of opioid crisis — and some promising numbers Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 3 November 2025 🕒 8:00 am
Rush to Whatcom County food banks begins as suspension of SNAP benefits looms - Bellingham Herald
Rush to Whatcom County food banks begins as suspension of SNAP benefits looms Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Pending approval, Whatcom Sheriff’s Office will move to former council member’s property - Cascadia Daily News
Pending approval, Whatcom Sheriff’s Office will move to former council member’s property Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 29 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whatcom Community College undergoing sustainability review after cuts, furloughs - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom Community College undergoing sustainability review after cuts, furloughs Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 26 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Three people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to Whatcom County dairy - Bellingham Herald
Three people sickened in E. coli outbreak linked to Whatcom County dairy Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 24 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whatcom voters once again weigh question of Port of Bellingham commission expanding - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom voters once again weigh question of Port of Bellingham commission expanding Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 23 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Election: Whatcom County property tax levies could fund schools, fire services - Bellingham Herald
Election: Whatcom County property tax levies could fund schools, fire services Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 17 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Election: Whatcom County Council’s District 3 could be key to supermajority - Bellingham Herald
Election: Whatcom County Council’s District 3 could be key to supermajority Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 14 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bellingham rental prices increased, but most Whatcom cities saw monthly decline - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham rental prices increased, but most Whatcom cities saw monthly decline Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Election: Whatcom County Council race pits left-leaning Bellingham candidates - Bellingham Herald
Election: Whatcom County Council race pits left-leaning Bellingham candidates Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 13 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Large cocaine bust in Whatcom County part of nationwide drug trend - Cascadia Daily News
Large cocaine bust in Whatcom County part of nationwide drug trend Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 9 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Affordability is prelude to economic growth in Whatcom County, candidates say - Cascadia Daily News
Affordability is prelude to economic growth in Whatcom County, candidates say Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 8 October 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Scarcity of funding and units drive Whatcom’s 5-year homeless housing outlook - Cascadia Daily News
Scarcity of funding and units drive Whatcom’s 5-year homeless housing outlook Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
New taxes possible as woes continue for Whatcom County road funding - Bellingham Herald
New taxes possible as woes continue for Whatcom County road funding Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 29 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Yearlong Whatcom fire savings review proposes mergers, transparency - Cascadia Daily News
Yearlong Whatcom fire savings review proposes mergers, transparency Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 24 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Limited funds will impact Whatcom County’s outreach to water rights holders - Cascadia Daily News
Limited funds will impact Whatcom County’s outreach to water rights holders Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 16 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Ruling in Whatcom County case will impact detained immigrants nationwide - Cascadia Daily News
Ruling in Whatcom County case will impact detained immigrants nationwide Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 12 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whatcom County to invest $6.6M in housing, infrastructure projects - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County to invest $6.6M in housing, infrastructure projects Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 11 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whatcom faces unfair costs in state water rights lawsuit, county says - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom faces unfair costs in state water rights lawsuit, county says Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 3 September 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Bellingham buys land around Lake Whatcom, including prime beachfront site - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham buys land around Lake Whatcom, including prime beachfront site Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 18 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Record return of hatchery Chinook salmon expected to Whatcom Creek - Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov)
Record return of hatchery Chinook salmon expected to Whatcom Creek Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (.gov)
📢 Published on 📅 11 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Update: Whatcom County preliminary primary election results 2025 - Cascadia Daily News
Update: Whatcom County preliminary primary election results 2025 Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 5 August 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Whatcom County to host first government open house - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County to host first government open house Cascadia Daily News
📢 Published on 📅 29 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
Primary election: Crowded field vying for Whatcom County Council District 3 seat - Bellingham Herald
Primary election: Crowded field vying for Whatcom County Council District 3 seat Bellingham Herald
📢 Published on 📅 25 July 2025 🕒 7:00 am
