After months of uncertainty, La Niña is officially here. Here’s what it means in western WA
The weather phenomenon was expected to emerge in late 2024 before delay. Officials finally announced that it had arrived ...
Patient taken off life support after he was mistaken for someone else, WA lawsuit says
A man was taken off life support after he was mistaken for someone else — his roommate, according to a lawsuit against a ...
Man injured in fall down hill near Olympic National Park, officials say. See the rescue
A 35-year-old man was injured in a fall near Olympic National Park in Washington, rescuers said. The incident happened Jan. 6 ...
Mom of 7’s killing was mystery for years, until cigarette offered a clue, WA cops say
A 69-year-old man, who was convicted in a separate 2005 killing and is currently serving a life sentence in Arizona, was ...
Judge rules in favor of plaintiff on key points of Lummi Island ferry lawsuit against county
A Lummi Island resident has won key points of a lawsuit against Whatcom County, alleging that it was setting ferry rates illegally.
Second phase of downtown Bellingham affordable housing project inches closer to reality
The second phase of an affordable housing and commercial project is on its way to Bellingham’s waterfront district, with construction expected to begin this fall. Phase II of the Millworks project is ...
Bellingham coffee shop teams up with Grammy-nominated band for meet and greet, new roast
Downtown Bellingham coffee roaster and cafe Camber Coffee has created a new special coffee roast in collaboration with Death Cab for Cutie, a Grammy-nominated band with local roots.
Millions of Americans don’t have bank accounts. Here’s where they live.
Where are Americans least likely to use a bank? Spokeo analyzed data from the FDIC to illustrate where banking is falling ...
Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson suggests $4B in reduced spending to help fill WA’s budget gap
Washington Gov.-elect Bob Ferguson on Thursday revealed one of his ideas for filling the state’s wide budget gap: cutting ...
Are LA fires affecting flights from Washington to southern California? Here’s what we know
Los Angeles wildfires have displaced over 100,000 people and burned thousands of buildings. Here’s what to know if you’re ...
January 9 is a national day of mourning for Jimmy Carter. Here’s what WA politicians say
Jan. 9, federal departments and agencies will close in observation of the former president’s death as he lays in state in ...
Sister calls 911 after seeing brother get shot near fishing pier, Washington cops say
A sister rushed to call 911 after witnessing her brother get shot near a Washington fishing pier, police said. The shooting happened just before 2:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, the Edmonds Police ...