A Christmas Eve windstorm could put a damper on holiday lights and baking should the power go out. The National Weather Service issued a high wind watch for Christmas Eve with wind gusts potentially ...

Bellevue Christian and Bellingham begin the Trojan Storm Classic Basketball tournament at Meridian High by facing off against each other in the first round. The Vikings are undefeated this season and ...

Spending the holidays alone doesn’t have to be lonely. Instead, it offers a time for people to make their own traditions, reflecting on the year and sinking into familiar comforts. Sometimes people ...

Western Washington University sports rival Simon Fraser is leaving the Great Northwest Athletic Conference to return to its Canada-based athletic association, ending what will be a 17-year tenure as ...

Skagit residents impacted by the flood can seek support by calling the flood hotline at 360-416-2090 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

Whatcom Events purchased the Bellingham Traverse multisport relay race from Pacific Multisports in November and will begin hosting the event in 2026.

Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund read a proclamation that declared Dec. 21 as a day of observation and mourning for those who died of homelessness. Local musician Veronica West sang at the event.

Progress to expand indoor recreation opportunities in Bellingham has proven to be slow, but steady.

Christmas isn’t the only celebration the Women’s Club takes responsibility for. Members put together more than 70 May Day baskets every year, and in 2019, the Women’s Club spearheaded a massive ...

Around 350 community members affected by the historic floods showed up at the Sumas Christian Reformed Church Saturday morning, Dec. 21 to fill a sack with donated toys, clothes and everyday ...

What books did Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) library staff love most this year? Several of our favorite reads from 2025 are highlighted below; find the complete list by visiting wcls.org and ...

The Bellingham conservationist channeled his passion for stream restoration into his work with the Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, a regional fisheries enhancement group that McRory helped ...