Would a planned public safety tax mean additional police officers in Bellingham?

The tax, part of Mayor Lund’s 2026 budget proposal, is expected to raise about $3.9 million for a range of public safety services.

Washington salmon habitat grants include $3.4 million for Whatcom County work

Lummi Nation will get the largest chunk — $2.4 million for Skookum Reach project on South Fork Nooksack River.

Lottery ticket sold in Washington wins $230K. Where was it purchased?

A lottery ticket sold in central Washington struck the Hit 5 jackpot, according to lottery officials. The ticket matched all five winning numbers in the Wednesday, Oct. 1, drawing to claim the cashpot ...

Firefighters, farm workers rescue tractor operator after 12-foot fall in Lynden

Firefighters from Station 69 in Laurel responded around 11:55 a.m. Sept. 24 to assist the partially flipped John Deere 8300 ...

Look inside this $7.5 million Pierce County home that made Zillow Gone Wild

With its floor-to-ceiling glass windows, infinity pool and sweeping views of Wollochet Bay, an S-shaped estate in the Gig Harbor area is for sale at $7.5 million. The single-family home at 2715 50th ...

How Gen Z is breaking into the housing market and where

Find a Neighborhood reports that Gen Z is entering the housing market with creative strategies, prioritizing affordable, ...

These were Whatcom County’s restaurant openings, closings in September

Looking for a new restaurant to try out? Whatcom County saw one new eatery open in September, as two restaurants closed. Only one new restaurant opened in Whatcom County last month. MJ’s Martini Bar ...