Transfer stations in Skagit County are once again accepting glass, after an eight-month hiatus due to the closure of a glass recycling facility in Seattle. The county announced in September 2024 that ...

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, the busiest time historically for March and April (when Easter tends to fall) on Sunday is between noon and 9 p.m., with waits peaking at 1 p.m. The ...

A resolution passed by the school board on Thursday, April 17 declares its intention to take legal action against the state’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) over its ...

Lynden School District is pursuing legal action against the state over its gender inclusivity policies.

The need for independent, local news produced by human reporters living among their audience has always been vital. But in terms of propping up what remains ...

The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission is halfway through the six-month process of shaping the next 10 years of governance in Whatcom County. With a July deadline pending, the commission has yet ...

Day Trip Diaries is a Cascadia Daily News travel series profiling communities within two hours’ travel of Bellingham. Do you have a suggestion for where to cover next? Send tips to ...

I originally got into art because I was really sad and I didn’t believe in myself, and I felt like super destructive and horrible — I was a teenager — and then I went into a pottery class.

A stubborn fire close to the guard station last summer allowed the crew to sleep in their bunks more often than is usual, she said. Those who know Knipe say she’s calm when the pressure is on. The ...

The Northwest Clean Air Agency will award $3 million to two climate mitigation and resilience projects in Whatcom County. The funds come from a 2023 settlement paid by Petrogas West to NWCAA following ...

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The project is anticipated to be the largest in county history, with a current estimated cost of $162 million. The proposals, open through May 12, will nail down bidders’ qualifications. By mid-July, ...