Those whose homes were damaged or destroyed in the severe December flooding events are eligible to apply for assistance.

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At the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Whatcom County Council meeting, dozens of residents shared their experiences of the catastrophic December 2025 Nooksack River flood and asked the government for action.

The resolution, brought forward by council members Kaylee Galloway and Jon Scanlon, was sparked in part by the Jan. 7 killing ...

Local officials say it’s unclear how federal and state recovery funding may stack up due to budget challenges and political priorities.

Poppy & Pomegranate is currently open from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday at 1003 Harris Ave. in Bellingham’s ...

The measure passed on a 5-2 vote Tuesday night after several revisions following an afternoon committee discussion.

After an atmospheric river-fueled storm system swept through Western Washington last week, local residents are dealing with the devastation left behind. Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson visited Whatcom ...

The selection for 2026 is Javier Zamora’s “Solito: A Memoir.” It’s the personal story of Zamora’s immigration from El ...

Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson visited Whatcom County on Wednesday to survey flooding damage and meet with city leaders. He called the sight of the damage in Sumas and Everson “sobering.” “This natural ...

Mina Jane Mead was the wife of Washington’s fifth Governor Albert E. Mead (1905-1909). She played an active role in Bellingham’s civic and social life for decades.

BLAINE, Wash. -- Officials confirmed three new sightings of Asian giant hornets in Whatcom County, Washington, increasing to 12 the number that have been reported there. The Bellingham Herald reports ...