Cheese recall raises foodborne illness concerns
After an E coli outbreak involving several local cheese products, we're taking a closer look at foodborne illnesses and the food safety system.
After an E coli outbreak involving several local cheese products, we're taking a closer look at foodborne illnesses and the food safety system.
2.5-magnitude earthquake strikes near Lynden, WA
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake shook near Lynden, Washington, on Saturday.
A 2.5-magnitude earthquake shook near Lynden, Washington, on Saturday.
Bellingham hatchery program sees record return of Chinook salmon
A record 7,000 Chinook salmon are expected to return to Whatcom Creek this fall, thanks to a hatchery program run by Bellingham Technical College in partnership with the Lummi Nation. The program is not only providing food for endangered Southern Resident killer whales and supporting local fisheries, but it is also giving students hands-on experience in aquatic science and fisheries management.
A record 7,000 Chinook salmon are expected to return to Whatcom Creek this fall, thanks to a hatchery program run by Bellingham Technical College in partnership with the Lummi Nation. The program is not only providing food for endangered Southern Resident killer whales and supporting local fisheries, but it is also giving students hands-on experience in aquatic science and fisheries management.
Lynden school board puts off vote on ?Charles James Kirk Day?
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on Resolution 13-25, which would establish ?Charles James Kirk Day? on the Monday immediately preceding Sept. 10, the date of his assassination.
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on Resolution 13-25, which would establish ?Charles James Kirk Day? on the Monday immediately preceding Sept. 10, the date of his assassination.
Lynden school board delays decision on ‘Charles James Kirk Day’
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on a resolution that would establish an annual day to honor Charlie Kirk.
In Lynden, school board leaders are postponing a decision on a resolution that would establish an annual day to honor Charlie Kirk.
Hikers describe ‘dystopian’ skies as Perry Fire grows in WA's North Cascades
A fast-growing wildfire in North Cascades National Park is casting thick smoke across the region and leaving visitors stunned by the scale of the destruction.
A fast-growing wildfire in North Cascades National Park is casting thick smoke across the region and leaving visitors stunned by the scale of the destruction.
US tariffs on Canada continue to hurt business in Bellingham, WA
The Trump administrations tariffs on Canada are impacting businesses in Bellingham. Last month, the city's Chamber of Commerce reported that more than half of surveyed businesses saw a drop in sales due to a drop in Canadian tourism.
The Trump administrations tariffs on Canada are impacting businesses in Bellingham. Last month, the city's Chamber of Commerce reported that more than half of surveyed businesses saw a drop in sales due to a drop in Canadian tourism.
I-5 fully closed overnight in Bellingham
I-5 will fully close in Bellingham Tuesday and Wednesday night for a paving project.
I-5 will fully close in Bellingham Tuesday and Wednesday night for a paving project.
I-5 fully closed overnight in Bellingham, WA for paving work
Closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Closures are scheduled from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
WA hiker’s viral video shows overgrown trails, full toilets in national park
Outdoor lovers warned months ago that federal budget cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service would hit hard come summer. Now, with summer in full swing, many say the impact is undeniable.
Outdoor lovers warned months ago that federal budget cuts to the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service would hit hard come summer. Now, with summer in full swing, many say the impact is undeniable.
Preventing a measles outbreak in Washington
There have been significantly more measles cases in the U.S. compared to last year, including ten cases in Washington so far in 2025.
There have been significantly more measles cases in the U.S. compared to last year, including ten cases in Washington so far in 2025.
Lummi Nation officer shooting suspect appears in court
The man accused of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer made his first appearance on Wednesday.
The man accused of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer made his first appearance on Wednesday.
Parts of western WA are under tsunami advisory. Here's what we know
Parts of western Washington are under a Tsunami Advisory after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the eastern coast of Russia.
Parts of western Washington are under a Tsunami Advisory after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake rocked the eastern coast of Russia.
Good Day Giving Crew heads to Bellingham to surprise Boys & Girls Club
The Good Day Seattle Giving Crew and Les Schwab are in Bellingham to surprise the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County, Lydia Place, and the Whatcom Council on Aging.
The Good Day Seattle Giving Crew and Les Schwab are in Bellingham to surprise the Boys & Girls Club of Whatcom County, Lydia Place, and the Whatcom Council on Aging.
Suspect arrested after Lummi Nation officer shot in Whatcom County, WA
Authorities in Ferndale arrested a suspect this afternoon after a Lummi Nation officer was shot multiple times while responding to a car in a ditch. The officer is stable in the hospital.
Authorities in Ferndale arrested a suspect this afternoon after a Lummi Nation officer was shot multiple times while responding to a car in a ditch. The officer is stable in the hospital.
Search for suspect after Lummi nation officer shot in Whatcom County, WA
A Lummi Nation police officer was shot overnight in Whatcom County and deputies are still searching for the suspected gunman. We are expecting a live update from authorities at 2pm on Monday.
A Lummi Nation police officer was shot overnight in Whatcom County and deputies are still searching for the suspected gunman. We are expecting a live update from authorities at 2pm on Monday.
Suspect arrested after Lummi Nation officer shot multiple times in Whatcom County, WA
The suspect in the officer shooting has a criminal history of drug possession, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff.
The suspect in the officer shooting has a criminal history of drug possession, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff.
Bellingham, WA businesses struggle as Canadian tourism slumps
A quiet crisis is unfolding in the Bellingham area, where local shops say the missing summer crowds from Canada could force them to shut their doors.
A quiet crisis is unfolding in the Bellingham area, where local shops say the missing summer crowds from Canada could force them to shut their doors.
Bellingham Businesses Struggle as Canadian Tourism Slumps
A new survey from the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce illustrates ballooning concerns for some local businesses dependent on Canadian shoppers. More than half of the sixty businesses surveyed say they’ve been directly impacted by a drop in cross-border travel — and some say they may not survive without a rebound.
A new survey from the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce illustrates ballooning concerns for some local businesses dependent on Canadian shoppers. More than half of the sixty businesses surveyed say they’ve been directly impacted by a drop in cross-border travel — and some say they may not survive without a rebound.
2 measles cases confirmed in Whatcom County
Two family members in Whatcom County have tested positive for measles, marking the 7th and 8th cases in Washington this year.
Two family members in Whatcom County have tested positive for measles, marking the 7th and 8th cases in Washington this year.