Whatcom County Council’s three-member investigative committee released its findings on September 24 into how the county handled multiple sexual harassment complaints against former public works … more

September 25, 2024: In a highly unusual process, Port of Bellingham commissioners have authorized spending $100,000 for a public relations campaign to make the public like them without a word of discussion taking place … more

It was a busy week of sports, filled with lots of road games for Blaine athletics. Football continued its hot start with a 27-0 shutout of Chelan moving to 3-0 for the first time since 1990, … more

  "Go Solar and Save" is the new slogan of Resilient Point Roberts –  Going Solar, an all-volunteer group of locals working together to attract … more

Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels and forecasted cooler temperatures and rainfall, the Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the burn ban for outdoor burning. The burn ban was lifted on … more

The fall sports season entered its second full week with all four Blaine varsity teams seeing action. Cross-country ran its first official race of the season in the Gear Up Northwest Preview … more

More than four months after Whatcom County Council formed an investigative committee to review how the county handles sexual harassment claims and payouts, little has been officially revealed. That … more

The first week of the fall sports season is in the books, and the results for the Blaine Borderites were a mixed bag. Girls volleyball, under first-year head coach Kjirstin Assink, dropped its … more

Whatcom County undersheriff Steve Harris was placed on paid administrative leave August 30 after an investigation of multiple human resources complaints began, according to a September 4 press … more

Whatcom County Council unanimously confirmed Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim Whatcom County medical examiner during council’s September 10 meeting .  County executive Satpal Sidhad … more

The first confirmed rabies case in Whatcom County this year has been found in a bat, health officials said. Bats are the only mammal known to carry rabies in Washington state, though the rabies … more

Incorporating physical activity into your routine is vital for health, but it can sometimes seem daunting. Discovering enjoyable exercises, like energizing group fitness classes or peaceful walks in … more

The Whatcom Museum has started opening early one Sunday per month to provide a learning space for children with sensory processing needs. During Low Sensory Sundays, the Family Interactive … more

The Washington Office of the Secretary of State has certified results for the commissioner of public lands race in the August 6 primary that shows Democrat Dave Upthegrove will move on to the … more

The Editor: First, I’d like to thank Samuel for bringing up the issue regarding past- or close-to-date products. As I’ve always said, if I don’t know there’s a problem, I … more

September 5, 2024: A contract between the Port of Bellingham and Conflux Associates to provide services designed to improve public perception of the port that was authorized by port commissioners at their August 13 … more

Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu announced in a September 3 letter to Whatcom County Council that he intended to appoint Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner while the county recruits a … more

A ballot initiative to repeal the Healthy Children’s Fund, a voter-backed childcare and early development property tax, will not be on November ballots after a Whatcom County Superior Court … more

bp Cherry Point near Birch Bay is slated to receive nearly $26.8 million to help the refinery to produce sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) for the first time. The grant funding comes from the help of … more