Election update: Port of Bellingham appears to have a new commissioner

Political newcomer Carly James appears to have ousted two-term Port of Bellingham Commissioner Ken Bell, taking a strong lead ...

Calmer weekend ahead after storm brought gusty winds, heavy rain to western Washington

Strong winds Thursday night toppled trees and heavy rain brought flooding to some areas in western Washington, but this storm ...

Whatcom and Bellingham gas prices drop, averaging below $4 per gallon locally

Whatcom County’s average cost of gas is $3.96 a gallon, a 37-cent decrease compared to October. On Wednesday, Nov. 5, ...

Washington could see northern lights as ‘strong’ geomagnetic storm hits

That’s according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Space Weather Prediction Center, which said a strong geomagnetic storm “is in progress.” One possible effect is that aurora ...

These Bellingham businesses, food banks and offices will close on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is Tuesday, Nov. 11, and to honor the holiday some local stores, banks and other businesses will be closed. These Bellingham businesses, agencies and services will be closed Tuesday, Nov.