About 100 people gathered at Western Washington University on January 26, 2026, to mourn individuals killed by ICE agents, ...

We remain concerned that the planners of this jail have no ideas on how to reduce the racial inequalities that persist in the ...

First Fed, headquartered in Port Angeles and serving communities across Western Washington, is one example of how local ...

Students have rights to freedom of speech or expression, even in school, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the 1969 Tinker v. Des Moines decision. But schools can limit speech if it is disruptive, ...

Whatcom County regularly inspects local restaurants to make sure “food is handled properly so it is safe to eat.” ...

In the coming months the Marine Life Center — a Port of Bellingham-run facility at 1801 Roeder Avenue — will undergo ...

The potential loss of the Search and Rescue equipment facility has brought greater communication between the county and the ...

Rochelle Hollowell, a member of the East Whatcom Community Council, argues homeowners who won’t fix blight issues within a set time period should face losing their property. Right now, there are “no ...

The Whatcom Humane Society is asking for help with pet food donations for community members who need help feeding their pets.

Women played a key role on the American homefront during World War I. In Whatcom County, the “Minute Women” were among the ...

Zander of Lynden passed away on Jan. 7, 2026, at the Hospice House in Bellingham. She was born on Nov. 5, 1940, in Bellingham, to Carl and ...

The red brick St. Luke’s Hospital was built in 1895. St. Joseph bought St. Luke’s in 1989, making it part of the PeaceHealth ...