Under the new contract, employees earned a 3% raise, additional 3% anniversary raises, more health care coverage and a seventh step on the wage scale, among other benefits. With the 3% raise, the new ...

Retail vacancies rose in Bellingham during the third quarter of 2025 due to the closure of three big-box stores at Sunset Square. The setback also included the closure of teen apparel retailer Forever ...

Whatcom County is a hazard-prone community: The county was involved in 10 presidentially declared disasters, including the pandemic, between 2014 and 2024.

Along the trail in Cap Sante Park, evidence of Chase’s work can be seen in the form of large piles of unwanted growth she’s pulled up and put to the side. In a typical week, she spends about four days ...

Immigration is within federal jurisdiction so legislation pertaining to changes need to be addressed through the proper channels. To understand and respond to immigration law, please see 8 U.S. Code ...

Lynden Christian volleyball’s Ella Fritts had a team-high nine kills, and the Lyncs swept Squalicum (25-17, 25-10, 25-15) in a Northwest Conference match Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Squalicum High.

Veteran council member Barry Buchanan, who was first elected in 2013, is seeking reelection to what would be his final stint on council, because of term limits. He’s opposed by Misty Flowers, a ...

Twenty-two people are vying for Whatcom County school board seats this November. Candidates across the seven school districts are pledging to improve budgeting transparency, preserve extracurriculars ...

From noon to 5 p.m. that day, all ages are invited to carve a pumpkin of their choice. The finished masterpieces will remain on display at Stones Throw through Halloween night, and in the days prior, ...

Citizen-scientists across North America will be headed into the woods, fields and bogs in search of unusual mushrooms as part of the Fall Continental MycoBlitz 2025 beginning Friday, Oct. 17.

Komo Kulshan Ski Club gear swap at Bloedel Donovan Gym, 3-9:30 p.m. Gear dropoff is Oct. 16. from 4-9 p.m. Fairhaven Gore and Lore Tour in Fairhaven Historic District, 6 p.m.

MOUNT VERNON — Skagit County’s proposed regulations for agricultural tourism regulations sparked passionate opposition at a public hearing on Tuesday, Oct. 14.