The road between SR 20 (milepost 55) and West State Street/Trail Road (milepost 64) will be closed until the equipment is replaced. Drivers can detour around the closure by using West State Street and ...

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will pay about half of November benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, though benefits could take months to flow to ...

Fire chiefs, commissioners and the firefighter’s union are all calling on Whatcom County Council to fund the county EMS by using banked capacity in the next budget year, to address inflation and ...

As the regular season comes to an end, De Lange and the Pioneers are making a push for a 1A state title. De Lange believes her squad can make it because of their tight-knit unit and consistency on the ...

Blaine and Nooksack Valley battled in the first of two 1A District 1 semifinal games at Blaine High School on Saturday, with the Pioneers walking away with a 4-3 victory (3-0 in penalties). Pioneer’s ...

State law designates certain positions nonpartisan, such as city offices, school board seats and judicial roles. Candidates for those offices do not select a party preference to appear next to their ...

Focusing on responsible governance, having high expectations for student learning, creating conditions for student and staff success, holding the district accountable for student learning, and ...

Over the last 20 years or so, Aaron Ball has been part of some of the best bands in Bellingham and Seattle. While he plays ...

As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) runs out on Saturday, Nov. 1. Meanwhile, the Bellingham Food Bank estimates about 15% of ...

On Nov. 5, the Whatcom County Council will consider an eight-year lease of around $750,000 per year for a Cordata facility owned by a former elected official. If approved, the building will be a new ...

In her first three seasons, Stephan helped the Lions to a 72-11 overall record, two district titles and a third and fifth place finish at the 2A state tournament. Stephan’s impact has come through her ...

Washington is often identified as having one of the nation’s most regressive tax codes, meaning lower earners pay a disproportionately high share of their earnings. Many progressives see an income tax ...