Rep. Laurie Jinkins, D-Tacoma, was reelected House Speaker and Rep. Christ Sterns, D-Auburn, was elected Speaker pro tempore.

An early look at Skagit County’s preliminary $338.7 million budget for 2025 includes a proposed 1% property tax increase to ...

The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Whatcom and Skagit counties. The advisory is in effect from 2 p.m ...

A 29-year-old woman was arrested early Monday morning after she allegedly broke into the Whatcom County courthouse and caused ...

Archbishop Murphy vs. Lynden at Ferndale High School When: 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23 Archbishop Murphy record: 9-1 Lynden ...

Eight Washington residents, including five who were hospitalized, have been infected by a nationwide outbreak of E. coli ...

Faced with a sweeping rejection by American voters, Kamala Harris conceded the presidential election to Donald Trump on ...

Fitness Gear and Training, described as Bellingham’s only specialty fitness retail store, has announced plans to close by Dec. 31, apparently requiring area shoppers to travel at least to Lynnwood — ...

Known as “Grace,” McLean said in a lengthy and humorous email that he removed the decaying sculpture during the low tides this weekend. He never intended for it to be permanent. “Grace” was made from ...

It’s been a blessing to have Angi (Weston, owner of Radical Roots MTB Instruction) take over ladies’ nights. She’s a great ...

A homeless encampment on private property at Northwest Avenue and Bakerview Road has prompted growing complaints from neighbors, and increasing attention from the City of Bellingham.

North Cascades Highway typically closes during November because of winter conditions. It then opens either in late April or ...