‘Aggressive’ owl dive-bombs visitors at regional park, Washington authorities warn
An “aggressive” owl has been dive-bombing visitors on trails at a Washington park, officials reported. The aerial attacks ...
Whatcom County, Bellingham unemployment rates rose in November; statewide rate dips slightly
Whatcom County had a 4.6% unemployment rate in November, with 5,076 unemployed people in the county, an increase of 206 ...
Another Bellingham encampment will soon be cleared. Here’s how service providers are ...
The encampment at West Bakerview Road and Northwest Drive has seen significant growth in recent months. It has quickly become ...
DUI suspect made a reckless trip along Mount Baker Highway on New Year’s Eve, WSP reports
An intoxicated driver attempting to pass another vehicle in a single-lane roundabout later caused a car fire on Smith Road ...
These new WA state laws go into effect Jan. 1. Here’s key information you need to know
From a ban on certain cosmetics to worker protections and jail time for negligent driving, these WA laws take effect on New ...
Bellingham brewery and beer garden announces sudden closure; another takes over location
Twin Sister Brewing Company, a brewery, beer garden and restaurant in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood, has closed after 6 ...
Coyote nearly drags 5-year-old into forest until mom steps in, Washington officials say
A 5-year-old boy was nearly dragged into woods by a coyote until his mom stepped in, Washington officials said. The incident ...
UPDATE: Southbound I-5 crash scene cleared near East Sunset Drive; traffic resumes
A collision on southbound Interstate 5 in Bellingham has blocked one lane of traffic Friday night, according to a Washington ...
Whatcom Roundup: New restaurant proposed at Fairhaven’s bus; brewery announces closure
The brewery, beer garden and restaurant have been purchased by Stemma Brewing Co., which plans to renovate and reopen the ...
Climate change is helping several resilient invasive plant species take root in Washington
Non-native plants are crowding out native ones in the Pacific Northwest and posing new challenges for the organizations that ...
Failed WA candidate heads to D.C. to support Jan. 6 rioters and plot 3rd run for Congress
Failed Central Washington congressional candidate Jerrod Sessler says he’ll travel to Washington, D.C., next week to commemorate the fourth anniversary of the Jan. 6, 2021, riots at the U.S. Capitol.
Bellingham’s Ragfinery thrift shop surpasses fundraising goal after suffering fire damage
Just four days after a fire significantly damaged Ragfinery, a well-loved Bellingham thrift shop, creative space and textiles ...