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Unemployment rates in Bellingham and Whatcom County decrease, while statewide rate jumps again
The Bellingham Herald· 6 hours agoWhatcom County and Bellingham unemployment rates dropped in April, as Washington’s unemployment rate...
Have a local question or issue that needs a Reality Check? We want to hear from you
Bellingham Herald mcclatchy via Yahoo News· 14 hours agoAnd who knows what we might uncover? All of our reporters will...Alyse Smith, for example,...
WWU administration sets deadline for anti-war protesters to remove campus encampment
The Columbian· 1 day agoWestern Washington University officials told students and others that they have two days to end their protest camp against the war in Gaza and the university...Negotiations ...
Washington’s statewide Styrofoam ban goes into effect June 1. Here’s what you need to know
The Columbian· 1 day agoIn 2021, the state passed a ban on the material. On June 1, 2024, the rest of the ban will kick in....
Gaza war protesters agree to dismantle tent camp at Western Washington University
The Columbian· 21 hours agoDemonstrators at Western Washington University protesting the war in Gaza have agreed to end their two-week tent camp, WWU President Sabah Randhawa said in a statement Wednesday ...
WWU closely monitors pro-Palestinian encampment as commencement ceremonies near
KOMO Seattle· 6 days agoWestern Washington University is keeping a close eye on a pro-Palestinian encampment set up on...
This Bellingham health clinic is getting a new name. What other changes should you expect?
The Bellingham Herald· 2 days agoWhat does this change mean for local patients, services and providers?
Free date ideas in Whatcom County: Stargazing spots; live music; scenic drives and more
The Bellingham Herald· 3 days agoWhatcom Falls Park has trails, covered picnic shelters, playgrounds, the scenic waterfalls and stone bridge, grills, a fishing derby pond and multipurpose fields. Boulevard Park is a beautiful spot for a free date, picnic or walk along the water.
Pacific Northwest Wine Competition to return to Walla Walla in June
The Columbian· 8 hours agoThe Pacific Northwest Wine competition will bring wines from more than 120 wineries to Walla Walla this June for its ninth annual event. The two-day competition, which originated in Bellingham, moved to Walla Walla last year.
Pierce County man arrested for crash that killed a Puyallup resident, injured 2 others
Tacoma News Tribune· 2 hours agoA Spanaway man is accused of crashing his Tesla into a Prius in Kent on Wednesday and killing one person. Kent police officers and firefighters were dispatched to an wreck in the 200 block of ...