The second day of Mat Classic XXXVI, which began with Class 3A/4A schools Thursday, Feb. 20, moved slowly Friday, Feb. 21 with 1A/2A schools joining the fold at the Tacoma Dome. The 1A/2A boys and ...

The former president of Northwest Indian College will start a new role as Whatcom Community College’s president on May 1. Justin Guillory will take the place of retiring President Kathi Hiyane-Brown, ...

But there’s a new option, and — spoiler alert — it’s a compelling one. Falafel Feast, at 4370 Meridian St., is the revival of the cult-favorite falafel food truck parked at the same location. The menu ...

A mid-afternoon earthquake rumbled Bellingham and portions of British Columbia on Friday, Feb. 21. A 4.8 earthquake west of Squamish, B.C., was recorded around 1:26 p.m., according to the Pacific ...

Thanks to a grant from the state’s Clean Energy Fund, the Deming Library on Mt. Baker Highway will have solar panels installed on its roof next month. Friends of the Deming Library applied for the ...

Every year, the Bellingham Festival of Music gathers top orchestral musicians from around the country for a packed few weeks of concerts. In addition to the core orchestra, it also brings in ...

Bellingham International Airport’s control tower is forced to limit hours of operation after the number of full-time air ...

PeaceHealth’s emergency department in Bellingham was overwhelmed by patients this week, forcing hours-long waits and the ...

Mat Classic’s new three-day format, switching from two days, began with 3A and 4A boys and girls, which will wrap up Friday, Feb. 21. The rest of the classifications (1B/2B/1A/2A boys and girls) will ...

Anger and frustration was palpable in interviews with residents and business owners in Blaine and White Rock, B.C., with ...

Anacortes football head coach Justin Portz said the Seahawks will need to be perfect to defeat powerhouse Tumwater for the second year in a row in the upcoming 2A state title match. Last year, ...

Editor’s Note: Diverted: Tracing the path of recycling in Whatcom County is a multipart series that follows waste from curbside to commodity market. Find previous stories here. Wood and construction ...