Lifestyle
Downtown Bellingham breakfast restaurant shuts down after brief stint
Country Patty's Cafe closed permanently after just two months of business.
Bellingham Brewery Nominated for Top Brewpub in U.S.
Voting closes soon for USA Today's 'Best Brewpub' competition.
Bellingham's Alternative Response Team offers mental health support model
The first-of-its-kind program in Washington state has responded to over 2,000 calls in 2025.
Business
Bellingham Airport to Close for 30-Day Runway Repair Project
The monthlong closure will allow for runway upgrades and improvements to reduce future disruptions.
Aslan Brewing Expands to Third Seattle Location
Bellingham-based organic brewery opens new taproom and pizzeria in Seward Park neighborhood.
CHS Northwest to sell Bellingham store, layoffs planned
The company will sell four more stores across Washington, including the Bellingham Farm & Home location.
Crime
State Patrol issues Missing Indigenous Person alert for Bellingham teen
16-year-old Charles Jefferson was last seen on Wednesday night in Bellingham.
Bellingham Man Sentenced for Mistaken Uber Shooting
Ricky Rodriguez pleaded guilty to assault after firing at an Uber in response to a prior drive-by incident.
Lynden Woman Sentenced for Bellingham Drive-By Shooting
Jordan Velthuizen pleaded guilty to drive-by shooting, assault, and drug charges.
Sports
Lummi Soccer Prodigy Advocates for Tribal Nations
Temryss Lane leverages her diverse background and athletic experience to champion Indigenous causes at Pyramid Communications.
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.
Politics
Rise of Anti-Indian Hate in America Sparks Calls for Community Action
Civil rights expert Manju Kulkarni discusses the surge in harassment and highlights strategies for building resilience
Bellingham Mayor Outlines 2026 Priorities in State of the City Address
Lund details housing investments, new recreation center, and waterfront park plans for upcoming year
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.
