BELLINGHAM - A railroad official has written a letter to City Council members attempting to calm fears that construction of a proposed coal terminal would force construction of a long and potentially disruptive rail siding along much of the city's waterfront.
BELLINGHAM - City Council members continue to struggle with the ramifications of a temporary shutdown of the popular Bloedel-Donovan Park boat launch as they confront the need to protect the city's drinking water supply from an invasion of destructive fresh water mussel species.
The motorcycle rider involved in a crash on Interstate 5 near Whatcom County's southern border Sunday, May 13, suffered only minor injuries, according to the Washington State Patrol.
BELLINGHAM - A new city plan calls for building nearly 77 miles of sidewalk, improving 58 pedestrian crossings and other steps to encourage walking over the next two decades.
With summer weather arriving early this year, many seasonal cyclists have dusted off their bikes and already gone on a few rides.
Women can learn about getting into traditionally male-dominated jobs at Bellingham Technical College
BELLINGHAM - Women can learn about careers in traditionally male-dominated fields during an event at Bellingham Technical College on Friday, May 18.
BELLINGHAM - An expert on aging will give a talk Thursday, May 17, about the diagnosis and treatment of dementia.
LUMMI ISLAND - The Whatcom Chief ferry to Lummi Island will not be in service for a few daytime hours this week because of maintenance.
Check out this map from GasBuddy.com to find local gas prices.
Port of Bellingham commissioners are scheduled to take up the issue of adding two new commissioners to the three-person panel at today's meeting.
At 1:25 p.m., the City Council’s Lake Whatcom committee will get a staff report on the impact of closing the Bloedel-Donovan Park boat launch until a system of inspecting and decontaminating boats can be set up.
Tight inventory and refining issues led to a jump in gas prices over the weekend in Washington state.
LYNDEN - A new project by the state Department of Transportation will widen the northbound U.S.-Canada border crossing at Guide Meridian.
I'd like to say thank you to all the city employees involved in cleaning the graffiti from the Cordata Park trail. My wife and I called 911 to ask that it be eradicated and in only a few days it was gone. Thank you for keeping our city beautiful.
LYNDEN - A public meeting is scheduled for those who want to learn more or make comments about the proposed new Fred Meyer store.
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