Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
REPORT: Whatcom ranks high nationally for greatest life expectancy

Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.

Community Events
4 weeks ago
FEATURE: Life as a Professional Extrovert

WWU grad and stand-up comedian Andrea Entz made waves as a local comic in Bellingham and Seattle.

Local
4 weeks ago
Lummi Island ferry ticket price increasing to combat budget shortfalls

The Whatcom County Council’s proposed resolution forecasts a fare shortfall of over $700,000 this year, resulting in a deficit of $434,000.

Farm
4 weeks ago
UPCOMING: Informational event for water rights adjudication preparation

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.

Crime
4 weeks ago
Authorities investigating homicides for connection to Idaho inmate escape

Three officers were injured during the initial shootout. All are in stable condition, and one officer was released from the hospital Thursday.

Local Sports
4 weeks ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 3/21/24

The college basketball tournament tipped off today with Gonzaga and Washington State.

Crime
4 weeks ago
City of Blaine announces new police chief

Rodger Funk has been offered the position after 28 years at the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office.

Lifestyle
4 weeks ago
National Park Service outlines options for Grizzly reintroduction

The last confirmed sighting of a grizzly bear in the North Cascades was in 1996.

Business
4 weeks ago
Disaster loan applications open for Washington small businesses

Any businesses that are primarily farming or ranching-based are not eligible to apply for the loans.

Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth to open Lynden Clinic

The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.

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