Jen Strongin stands on the edge of a dock at Friday Harbor Labs at around 9 p.m., lowering a light into murky black water.

With one of the highest number of churches per capita in the nation, Lynden is widely considered the “bible belt” of Western ...

The Port of Bellingham is set to see new commissioners — and more districts — in 2026, along with the search for a new ...

Vamos partners with schools to take kids aged 5 to 18 outdoors for climbing, snowboarding, biking, backpacking and other ...

A new UW study found an unintended consequence of reducing air pollution is that clouds reflect less sunlight, accelerating ...

Two consultant contracts triggered a year-long investigation into Port of Bellingham practices. Ed.: This article was first published in The Northern Light on Nov. 26, 2025, and is reposted with ...

Some residents are skeptical, saying Port of Bellingham plan literally ‘missed the Point.’ The connection between Point Roberts and Canada is obvious. It’s in the place names, like Ontario Way and ...

Commentary: ‘Saved from extinction’ is not as comforting as it may sound. Ed.: The essays, analyses and opinions presented as Community Voices express the perspectives of their authors on topics of ...