Northwest pear crop will be the smallest in 40 years. Here’s what happened
Bad winter weather and a record-setting freeze in January hit hard in Washington and Oregon, damaging much of this year’s ...
WA GOP, Franklin auditor sue over ‘devious’ change to voter residency waiting period
A group won a federal lawsuit claiming many seniors were prevented from voting if they moved too soon before an election.
Bellingham’s Bloedel-Donovan beach opens following recent sewage spill that forced closure
“Recent water quality testing has confirmed that bacteria levels in the lake have returned to safe levels for recreational ...
Bellingham City Council votes to formally oppose Kroger-Albertsons supermarket merger
Bellingham City Council members voted unanimously on Monday to oppose the merger of Kroger and Albertsons, a $24.6 billion deal that’s already facing several anti-trust court challenges, including one ...
Days-old endangered sea creature swims with mom near Washington island. See the pair
The mom and baby Southern Resident killer whales were first seen Sunday, Sept. 15, off Sooke on Vancouver Island, British ...
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Two-way traffic resumes on Bellingham’s Electric Ave. bridge following support work
A city employee works under the Electric Avenue bridge over Lake Whatcom on Wednesday. Pilings were strengthened to support ...
Teachers vs. inflation: 83% struggling to afford essential back-to-school supplies in 2024
Study.com examines the effect of rising costs and flat salaries on teachers struggling to support their classrooms in 2024.