Bellingham’s restaurant scene lost these three businesses during December to close out 2024
Bellingham welcomed three new restaurants as two closed in November. Throughout December, however, no new restaurants opened, ...
Rules of the Road: Who sets Washington’s speed limits, and how are they determined?
A: Your hope is not unfounded. The law does set default speed limits for various kinds of roads, which I guess you could say ...
‘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 ...
Grocery prices on the rise, and this Bellingham store was most affordable in December survey
▪ At Grocery Outlet, refrigerated boneless, skinless chicken breasts are $2.69 per pound, the same price as last month. If you add the total cost of these five items from each store, WinCo Foods had ...
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 ...
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 ...
Another Bellingham encampment will soon be cleared. Here’s how service providers are stepping in
The encampment at West Bakerview Road and Northwest Drive has seen significant growth in recent months. It has quickly become ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Bellingham’s January events: Wedding show, trivia, ski lessons, live music and more on tap
▪ The Bellingham Winter Wedding Show at Mount Baker Theatre will showcase a variety of local wedding vendors and “signature ...
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 ...