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Environment

Skagit gravel mine gets long-awaited hearing

Developer says negative public comments 'not supported by the science'

Aug. 10, 2022 5:55 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Abandoned railroad trestles around Bellingham?

Bellingham’s once-bustling railways still linger

Aug. 10, 2022 5:45 a.m.

Transportation

WTA brings back free fare days just in time for fair days

From Aug 11–20, Whatcom County residents can ride the bus for free

Aug. 10, 2022 5:25 a.m.

Business Matters

Exporting the great outdoors

Local kayak manufacturers surf the pandemic

Aug. 10, 2022 4:50 a.m.

Growth & Development

Port picks hotel, convention center for Bellingham’s waterfront

Local developers poised to remake Boardmill building

Aug. 9, 2022 6:13 p.m.

Law & Justice

Attempted suicide victim dies later in hospital

Police working with Sportsman's Warehouse, next of kin

Aug. 9, 2022 4:02 p.m.

Transportation

Lummi Island ferry to be replaced with hybrid ferry

Larsen, DelBene secure $25 million in federal money

Updated Aug. 9, 2022 4:32 p.m.

Business

NW Washington Fair opens Thursday

Attraction will last 10 days for second year in a row

Aug. 9, 2022 12:44 p.m.

Law & Justice

Whatcom jail expands medication program for opioid users

Blunting fentanyl cravings one weapon against drug epidemic

Aug. 9, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Breaking News

Man arrested on suspicion of North Cascades murder

Suspect allegedly shot his brother to death

Aug. 8, 2022 5:48 p.m.

Business

WinkWink temporarily shuttered after weekend attack

Storefront destroyed by group wielding rocks

Aug. 8, 2022 2:35 p.m.

Environment

Bellingham Bay cleanup gathers 80 pounds of trash

RE Sources partners with boating center to clean up waterfront

Aug. 7, 2022 8:52 p.m.