Travel
Where To Get The Best Fish Tacos In Washington State
This curated list features only tried-and-true favorites that serve the best fish tacos in Washington, so you can easily find your next go-to destination.
Bellingham Airport to Lose Oakland Flights as Allegiant Merges with Sun Country
No other airlines currently offer flights from Bellingham to the Bay Area, airport officials seeking replacement routes.
I-5 Northbound Reduced to Single Lane for Repairs This Week
WSDOT crews will be working on a guardrail, causing delays on Wednesday morning.
Business
Beloved Bellingham Food Trucks Closing After 6 Years
The Galley Fish and Chips and Galley2GoToo will shut down permanently at the end of summer 2026.
Lighthouse Missions opens Liminal Coffee, a new business offering jobs to those in recovery
The coffee shop aims to provide employment opportunities and support personal growth for individuals transitioning out of homelessness and addiction.
PeaceHealth to Sell Bellingham South Campus Properties
Health care company plans to list former St. Luke's Hospital site for sale
Lifestyle
Bellingham Rental Inspector Leaves After 'Hostile' Inspection Complaints
Tenant advocates push for more professionalism in city's rental inspection program
Lighthouse Mission opens resident-run coffee shop in Bellingham
Liminal Coffee to provide jobs for those completing recovery programs
New Bakery Opens in Ferndale, Lynden Chipotle Coming Soon
Also: Fairhaven flower shop moves to Silver Beach, February events in Bellingham
Politics
Bellingham City Seeks Nonprofit Partner for Transitional Housing Duplex
City recently learned it owns a duplex used for transitional housing for 36 years, now looking to transfer ownership to a mission-aligned nonprofit.
Bellingham Activists Protest Local Target, Demand End to ICE Cooperation
Protesters call on retail giant to stop allowing ICE agents access to stores and parking lots
Purported Western Leaders Condemned for Wanton Brutality
Columnist Patrick Lawrence reflects on the state of democracy and the troubling actions of current political figures in the West
Sports
Ridgeline girls pull away from Central Valley in league finale; Caden Andreas reaches sixth all-time GSL scoring
Ridgeline's Grace Sheridan and Madi Crowley lead the Falcons to a 63-38 win, while Caden Andreas sets a scoring record for the boys team
Bellingham Fans Form Massive 12 to Support Seahawks Ahead of Super Bowl
Whatcom County residents gather at Civic Stadium to show their 12th Man pride before Seattle's big game.
Bellingham Fans Rally in Support of Seahawks Super Bowl Appearance
Civic Field hosts passionate 12s ahead of big game
