Do not approach the cougar. If the cougar does not flee, be more assertive. Shout, wave your arms, and throw objects at the ...

Although bald eagles in Western Washington weren’t directly affected by flooding, wildlife experts said, their food source ...

Those whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the severe December flooding events are eligible to apply for assistance.

At the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Whatcom County Council meeting, dozens of residents shared their experiences of the catastrophic December 2025 Nooksack River flood and asked the government for action.

Poppy & Pomegranate is currently open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 1003 Harris Ave. in Bellingham’s ...

After an atmospheric river-fueled storm system swept through Western Washington last week, local residents are dealing with the devastation left behind. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson visited Whatcom ...

The resolution, brought forward by council members Kaylee Galloway and Jon Scanlon, was sparked in part by the Jan. 7 killing ...

The selection for 2026 is Javier Zamora’s “Solito: A Memoir.” It’s the personal story of Zamora’s immigration from El ...

BLAINE, Wash. -- Officials confirmed three new sightings of Asian giant hornets in Whatcom County, Washington, increasing to 12 the number that have been reported there. The Bellingham Herald reports ...

Whatcom County contained two measles cases through rapid response and protocol. Health officials identified 33 contacts and spent 320 hours on containment efforts. Low MMR vaccination rates in ...

Whatcom County had a 4.3% unemployment rate with 4,555 unemployed people in March, a decrease of 1.2% and 1,356 people compared to February. March 2025 Unemployment rates by county Washington State ...