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County exec tries to allay fears about Whatcom’s flood plan

Sidhu: County has no plans to 'send' floodwater to Canada

Jan. 31, 2022 7:53 p.m.

Fraudulent contractors and inspectors enter the flood recovery scene

Federal aid officials tell victims how to avoid fraud

Jan. 31, 2022 7:20 p.m.

County extends fee waivers for flood-related damage repairs

Both emergency building repairs and sewage permit fees included

Jan. 31, 2022 6:00 p.m.

Whatcom Fire District 16 station burglarized for 2nd time in 3 years

More than $25,000 of life-saving equipment was taken

Jan. 31, 2022 4:29 p.m.

Growth & Development

Just admit it, Bellingham: You’ve got a rush hour

Get used to it, says city traffic-planning guru

Jan. 30, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Mount Baker Theatre installs new air purification system

Safety remains a top priority as the historic theater ramps up programming

Jan. 29, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Ferndale homicide suspect in custody

Arrested in connection with Sunday Ferndale shooting

Jan. 28, 2022 9:24 p.m.

Biden administration makes public assistance available months after floods devastate Washington

Sumas, other communities still reeling from November damage

Jan. 28, 2022 9:09 p.m.

What’s the Deal With: All the trash along I-5?

Don't fret: Crews start pickup in March

Jan. 28, 2022 2:30 p.m.

Growth & Development

Shuttered Ferndale smelter could resume operations

Facility laid off 700 employees in 2020

Jan. 28, 2022 2:17 p.m.

Amtrak plans for expanded Vancouver service stymied by restrictions

Immediate focus: Restore previous service

Jan. 28, 2022 5:30 a.m.

Unmarked ICE facility sparks protests in Ferndale

Activists cast spotlight on U.S. immigration's presence in an industrial park

Jan. 28, 2022 5:10 a.m.