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Bellingham man arrested on suspicion of stealing $9K in sports cards - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham man arrested on suspicion of stealing $9K in sports cards Bellingham Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 8:58 pm
Seattle man who killed brother during Whatcom County pit stop sentenced in court - Bellingham Herald
Seattle man who killed brother during Whatcom County pit stop sentenced in court Bellingham Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 6:44 pm
Why vote? Primary results affect our daily lives - Salish Current
Why vote? Primary results affect our daily lives Salish Current
Published on 25 July 2025 | 5:37 pm
Canceled: Missing person out of Bellingham - Whatcom News
Canceled: Missing person out of Bellingham Whatcom News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 2:21 pm
Whatcom Roundup: New nightclub; restaurant and bar opening; unemployment update - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: New nightclub; restaurant and bar opening; unemployment update Bellingham Herald
Published on 25 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Whatcom County Search & Rescue will stay in existing facility, for now - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County Search & Rescue will stay in existing facility, for now Cascadia Daily News
Published on 25 July 2025 | 4:03 am
New Whatcom County Jail may need more beds than expected - 1170 KPUG-AM |
New Whatcom County Jail may need more beds than expected 1170 KPUG-AM |
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:48 pm
New Whatcom County Jail may need more beds than expected - My Bellingham Now
New Whatcom County Jail may need more beds than expected My Bellingham Now
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:44 pm
Former Whatcom County Health Director begins new role for state agency - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Former Whatcom County Health Director begins new role for state agency 1170 KPUG-AM |
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:04 pm
Former Whatcom County Health Director begins new role for state agency - My Bellingham Now
Former Whatcom County Health Director begins new role for state agency My Bellingham Now
Published on 24 July 2025 | 11:00 pm
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average 1170 KPUG-AM |
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:58 pm
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average My Bellingham Now
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:56 pm
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 24 July 2025 | 10:45 pm
Everett man arrested after chase that caused crash with Whatcom County deputy - Bellingham Herald
Everett man arrested after chase that caused crash with Whatcom County deputy Bellingham Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:09 pm
Whatcom County burn ban remains in effect amid “increasingly” dry conditions - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County burn ban remains in effect amid “increasingly” dry conditions Bellingham Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 10:00 pm
Primary election: Three candidates seeking open seat on Whatcom County Council - Bellingham Herald
Primary election: Three candidates seeking open seat on Whatcom County Council Bellingham Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 9:57 pm
Whatcom County jail diversion program gets a reprieve with critical funding - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County jail diversion program gets a reprieve with critical funding Bellingham Herald
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
New Whatcom County Jail could have between 400–700 beds - Cascadia Daily News
New Whatcom County Jail could have between 400–700 beds Cascadia Daily News
Published on 24 July 2025 | 4:09 am
Whatcom County LEAD program now fully funded by two state revenue streams - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County LEAD program now fully funded by two state revenue streams My Bellingham Now
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:02 am
New survey suggests Whatcom County businesses hit hard by Canada tariffs - My Bellingham Now
New survey suggests Whatcom County businesses hit hard by Canada tariffs My Bellingham Now
Published on 24 July 2025 | 12:00 am
Former Whatcom County health department director takes state leadership role - Cascadia Daily News
Former Whatcom County health department director takes state leadership role Cascadia Daily News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 11:48 pm
Northern Whatcom County closed for recreational shellfish harvesting - The Northern Light
Northern Whatcom County closed for recreational shellfish harvesting The Northern Light
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:08 pm
Stage 2 burn ban in effect for unincorporated Whatcom County - The Northern Light
Stage 2 burn ban in effect for unincorporated Whatcom County The Northern Light
Published on 23 July 2025 | 9:06 pm
PSE: Over 2,000 lose power in Ferndale - Whatcom News
PSE: Over 2,000 lose power in Ferndale Whatcom News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 8:55 pm
Why Bellingham and Whatcom County Residents Should Be Excited About Xfinity’s New StreamStore - WhatcomTalk
Why Bellingham and Whatcom County Residents Should Be Excited About Xfinity’s New StreamStore WhatcomTalk
Published on 23 July 2025 | 7:23 pm
Tennant Lake Tower remote camera system is back up and running - Whatcom News
Tennant Lake Tower remote camera system is back up and running Whatcom News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 3:10 pm
Trail development continues on Stewart Mountain - Salish Current
Trail development continues on Stewart Mountain Salish Current
Published on 23 July 2025 | 2:44 pm
Whatcom Library and South Whatcom Fire levies are on August ballot - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom Library and South Whatcom Fire levies are on August ballot Cascadia Daily News
Published on 23 July 2025 | 4:02 am
Greg Ebe: Whatcom Farming Drought Documentary - My Bellingham Now
Greg Ebe: Whatcom Farming Drought Documentary My Bellingham Now
Published on 23 July 2025 | 1:16 am
Whatcom County receives national award for veteran program - 1170 KPUG-AM |
Whatcom County receives national award for veteran program 1170 KPUG-AM |
Published on 23 July 2025 | 12:03 am
Warren Joins Clallam, Whatcom, Collier, and Upstate Counties in Suffering Canadian Visitor Losses During Peak Summer Travel Season in the US: New Updates You Need to Know - Travel And Tour World
Warren Joins Clallam, Whatcom, Collier, and Upstate Counties in Suffering Canadian Visitor Losses During Peak Summer Travel Season in the US: New Updates You Need to Know Travel And Tour World
Published on 21 July 2025 | 2:56 pm
Facing higher costs and operating deficit, Whatcom library seeks tax hike - Bellingham Herald
Facing higher costs and operating deficit, Whatcom library seeks tax hike Bellingham Herald
Published on 19 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Are Whatcom County home rental prices improving? Here’s the latest data - Bellingham Herald
Are Whatcom County home rental prices improving? Here’s the latest data Bellingham Herald
Published on 19 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Whatcom County man charged with 14 felonies related to child rape, pornography - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County man charged with 14 felonies related to child rape, pornography Bellingham Herald
Published on 18 July 2025 | 8:05 pm
Whatcom County schools face $2.1 million gap amid Trump education funding freeze - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County schools face $2.1 million gap amid Trump education funding freeze Bellingham Herald
Published on 18 July 2025 | 7:06 pm
Whatcom County, Sandy Point and Lummi Island fire districts to implement Stage 2 burn bans - Whatcom News
Whatcom County, Sandy Point and Lummi Island fire districts to implement Stage 2 burn bans Whatcom News
Published on 18 July 2025 | 6:11 pm
Whatcom Roundup: Chick-fil-A update; new downtown restaurant; Pickford expansion - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: Chick-fil-A update; new downtown restaurant; Pickford expansion Bellingham Herald
Published on 18 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Three county council hopefuls make bid to represent north Bellingham - Cascadia Daily News
Three county council hopefuls make bid to represent north Bellingham Cascadia Daily News
Published on 18 July 2025 | 4:02 am
Oak Harbor man arrested for alleged involvement in Whatcom County drug ring - Cascadia Daily News
Oak Harbor man arrested for alleged involvement in Whatcom County drug ring Cascadia Daily News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 8:39 pm
County council’s ‘foothills’ race pits incumbent against three challengers - Cascadia Daily News
County council’s ‘foothills’ race pits incumbent against three challengers Cascadia Daily News
Published on 17 July 2025 | 4:09 am
WHATCOM NEWS: July 16, 2025 - Lynden Tribune
WHATCOM NEWS: July 16, 2025 Lynden Tribune
Published on 16 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom primary election: Heavy spending, fresh faces vying for port - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom primary election: Heavy spending, fresh faces vying for port Cascadia Daily News
Published on 16 July 2025 | 4:03 am
Fourth of July fire calls in Whatcom County doubled compared to last year - Bellingham Herald
Fourth of July fire calls in Whatcom County doubled compared to last year Bellingham Herald
Published on 15 July 2025 | 7:00 am
What’s the ideal capacity for Whatcom County’s new jail? It’s complicated - Bellingham Herald
What’s the ideal capacity for Whatcom County’s new jail? It’s complicated Bellingham Herald
Published on 14 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Whatcom County food banks bracing for impact of federal SNAP program cuts - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County food banks bracing for impact of federal SNAP program cuts Bellingham Herald
Published on 13 July 2025 | 12:00 pm
Whatcom County to get $198K from opioid settlement - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County to get $198K from opioid settlement Cascadia Daily News
Published on 13 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County home sales stay steady in second quarter - Lynden Tribune
Whatcom County home sales stay steady in second quarter Lynden Tribune
Published on 11 July 2025 | 1:00 pm
WA bans sale of invasive ivies after years of lobbying by Whatcom nonprofit - Cascadia Daily News
WA bans sale of invasive ivies after years of lobbying by Whatcom nonprofit Cascadia Daily News
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Roundup: Bellingham restaurant closes; national chains moving in - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: Bellingham restaurant closes; national chains moving in Bellingham Herald
Published on 11 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County I-5 paving project to include closures, delays into fall - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County I-5 paving project to include closures, delays into fall Bellingham Herald
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Recreation, conservation updates planned in Skagit, Whatcom counties - Cascadia Daily News
Recreation, conservation updates planned in Skagit, Whatcom counties Cascadia Daily News
Published on 10 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Lake Whatcom sewage spill poses potential health risk for some water users - Bellingham Herald
Lake Whatcom sewage spill poses potential health risk for some water users Bellingham Herald
Published on 8 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Bellingham OKs two more Lake Whatcom land purchases to protect city’s water - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham OKs two more Lake Whatcom land purchases to protect city’s water Bellingham Herald
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Nooksack Valley saw steepest price gain in 2Q Whatcom County home sales report - Bellingham Herald
Nooksack Valley saw steepest price gain in 2Q Whatcom County home sales report Bellingham Herald
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom median home price stalls, Skagit rises - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom median home price stalls, Skagit rises Cascadia Daily News
Published on 7 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Roundup: Several new restaurants; Fourth of July closures - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: Several new restaurants; Fourth of July closures Bellingham Herald
Published on 4 July 2025 | 7:00 am
As gas prices increase across Whatcom County, here’s the cheapest local station - Bellingham Herald
As gas prices increase across Whatcom County, here’s the cheapest local station Bellingham Herald
Published on 3 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County Law Enforcement search for witnesses in state trooper traffic stop incident - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Whatcom County Law Enforcement search for witnesses in state trooper traffic stop incident KIRO 7 News Seattle
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom drought: What should we do? - Salish Current
Whatcom drought: What should we do? Salish Current
Published on 2 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County seeks volunteers to write charter amendment for/against statements - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom County seeks volunteers to write charter amendment for/against statements Cascadia Daily News
Published on 1 July 2025 | 5:34 pm
Seven restaurants opened in Whatcom County in June, as two closed their doors - Bellingham Herald
Seven restaurants opened in Whatcom County in June, as two closed their doors Bellingham Herald
Published on 1 July 2025 | 7:00 am
Ruling will lighten load for Whatcom County public defenders. Is it sustainable? - Bellingham Herald
Ruling will lighten load for Whatcom County public defenders. Is it sustainable? Bellingham Herald
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Where you can and can’t set off fireworks under Bellingham, Whatcom County law - Bellingham Herald
Where you can and can’t set off fireworks under Bellingham, Whatcom County law Bellingham Herald
Published on 30 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rite Aid keeps announcing store closures. How will it affect Whatcom County? - Bellingham Herald
Rite Aid keeps announcing store closures. How will it affect Whatcom County? Bellingham Herald
Published on 28 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Roundup: New Bellingham restaurant, Birch Bay coffee shop - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: New Bellingham restaurant, Birch Bay coffee shop Bellingham Herald
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County I-5 lane closures begin soon for WSDOT culvert replacement - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County I-5 lane closures begin soon for WSDOT culvert replacement Bellingham Herald
Published on 27 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County officials remind public of firework laws - My Bellingham Now
Whatcom County officials remind public of firework laws My Bellingham Now
Published on 26 June 2025 | 7:00 am
‘Significant step’: DNR opens 7-mile trail in wilderness above Lake Whatcom - Bellingham Herald
‘Significant step’: DNR opens 7-mile trail in wilderness above Lake Whatcom Bellingham Herald
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County confirms first measles case of 2025 - KIRO 7 News Seattle
Whatcom County confirms first measles case of 2025 KIRO 7 News Seattle
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Rep. Larsen visits detained Whatcom County labor activist at ICE facility - Bellingham Herald
Rep. Larsen visits detained Whatcom County labor activist at ICE facility Bellingham Herald
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Two confirmed measles cases reported in Whatcom County - My Bellingham Now
Two confirmed measles cases reported in Whatcom County My Bellingham Now
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Second Whatcom County resident confirmed to have measles - Cascadia Daily News
Second Whatcom County resident confirmed to have measles Cascadia Daily News
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Health officials confirm Whatcom County’s first two measles cases of 2025 - Bellingham Herald
Health officials confirm Whatcom County’s first two measles cases of 2025 Bellingham Herald
Published on 23 June 2025 | 7:00 am
New 7-mile trail system opens in Whatcom County - Cascadia Daily News
New 7-mile trail system opens in Whatcom County Cascadia Daily News
Published on 22 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Roundup: Two new restaurants options as downtown bar closes - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom Roundup: Two new restaurants options as downtown bar closes Bellingham Herald
Published on 20 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Second health care provider in Whatcom County attacked by hackers - Cascadia Daily News
Second health care provider in Whatcom County attacked by hackers Cascadia Daily News
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County profile - Employment Security Department (.gov)
Whatcom County profile Employment Security Department (.gov)
Published on 18 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Layoffs, furloughs starting at Whatcom Community College to address deficit - Cascadia Daily News
Layoffs, furloughs starting at Whatcom Community College to address deficit Cascadia Daily News
Published on 12 June 2025 | 7:00 am
State expands drought emergency. Here’s what it means to Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
State expands drought emergency. Here’s what it means to Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
Published on 6 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Former prosecutor: Outside counsel for Whatcom council? Only on their own dime, with limitations - Cascadia Daily News
Former prosecutor: Outside counsel for Whatcom council? Only on their own dime, with limitations Cascadia Daily News
Published on 1 June 2025 | 7:00 am
Millions of honey bees escape after semi-truck overturns in Whatcom County - KOMO
Millions of honey bees escape after semi-truck overturns in Whatcom County KOMO
Published on 30 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Bellingham buying nearly 100 acres to preserve land around Lake Whatcom - Bellingham Herald
Bellingham buying nearly 100 acres to preserve land around Lake Whatcom Bellingham Herald
Published on 28 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Father's Day Activities in Bellingham and Whatcom County - bellingham.org
Father's Day Activities in Bellingham and Whatcom County bellingham.org
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County’s hot, dry summer forecast has many officials worried - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County’s hot, dry summer forecast has many officials worried Bellingham Herald
Published on 25 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Skagit Housing program facing federal funding cuts - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom Skagit Housing program facing federal funding cuts Cascadia Daily News
Published on 21 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom Community College’s student newspaper a target of budget cuts - Cascadia Daily News
Whatcom Community College’s student newspaper a target of budget cuts Cascadia Daily News
Published on 19 May 2025 | 7:00 am
A $3 million agricultural research center is coming to Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
A $3 million agricultural research center is coming to Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
Published on 16 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Financial strain among Whatcom County families hits new high, report shows - Bellingham Herald
Financial strain among Whatcom County families hits new high, report shows Bellingham Herald
Published on 14 May 2025 | 7:00 am
4,500 Whatcom Co. kids use this literacy program. State cuts could change that - Bellingham Herald
4,500 Whatcom Co. kids use this literacy program. State cuts could change that Bellingham Herald
Published on 13 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Health department confirms mumps case in Whatcom County - Cascadia Daily News
Health department confirms mumps case in Whatcom County Cascadia Daily News
Published on 12 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Candidate filing period is over. Here’s who’s running in Whatcom County - Bellingham Herald
Candidate filing period is over. Here’s who’s running in Whatcom County Bellingham Herald
Published on 9 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Public asked to comment on impact of Whatcom County growth over next 20 years - Cascadia Daily News
Public asked to comment on impact of Whatcom County growth over next 20 years Cascadia Daily News
Published on 1 May 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County stands to lose millions as U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County stands to lose millions as U.S.-Canada trade war intensifies Bellingham Herald
Published on 8 April 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County bracing for 30% population growth over 20 years; here’s each city’s outlook - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County bracing for 30% population growth over 20 years; here’s each city’s outlook Bellingham Herald
Published on 31 March 2025 | 7:00 am
New minor league football team comes to Whatcom County - Cascadia Daily News
New minor league football team comes to Whatcom County Cascadia Daily News
Published on 20 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Whatcom County health director who guided community through pandemic has been ousted - Bellingham Herald
Whatcom County health director who guided community through pandemic has been ousted Bellingham Herald
Published on 19 March 2025 | 7:00 am
WRIA 1 (Nooksack) Adjudication - Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
WRIA 1 (Nooksack) Adjudication Department of Ecology - State of Washington (.gov)
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Ecology letters coming to 30k Whatcom County water users as part of adjudication process - Bellingham Herald
Ecology letters coming to 30k Whatcom County water users as part of adjudication process Bellingham Herald
Published on 17 March 2025 | 7:00 am
Labor agreements under scrutiny as Whatcom plans for massive public construction - Cascadia Daily News
Labor agreements under scrutiny as Whatcom plans for massive public construction Cascadia Daily News
Published on 4 March 2025 | 8:00 am
What’s next for new Whatcom County Jail? Council details path to facility’s completion - Bellingham Herald
What’s next for new Whatcom County Jail? Council details path to facility’s completion Bellingham Herald
Published on 1 March 2025 | 8:00 am