Reports of explosions and missile activity are emerging from several countries across the Middle East as regional tensions rapidly escalate. Explosions reported in Abu Dhabi, Bahrain, Kuwait, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. Iran claims retaliation against U.S. bases.
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U.S. State Department Authorizes Departure of Non-Essential Embassy Personnel from Israel Amid Security Concerns
The U.S. Department of State has authorized the departure of non-emergency personnel and family members from Mission Israel amid ongoing security concerns. The U.S. government has not yet formally responded beyond the embassy’s security notice.
No Kings III Protests Planned Across Whatcom County, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands on March 28
Multiple No Kings III rallies are scheduled across Whatcom County, Skagit County and the San Juan Islands on Saturday, March 28, 2026, with events in Everson, Bellingham, Anacortes, Mount Vernon, Orcas Island and Shaw Island.
Meridian–Birchwood Roundabout Project Moves Forward with Open House Set for March 4 in Bellingham
The City of Bellingham is moving forward with plans for a new roundabout at Meridian Street and Birchwood Avenue, with a public open house set for March 4 at Parkview Elementary School.
UPDATE: 16-Year-Old Revived After Suspected Overdose at Sunset Taco Bell in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM — Bellingham Metro News has received an official update from Lieutenant Claudia Murphy with the Bellingham Police Department regarding Tuesday night’s emergency response at […]
Whatcom County to Host Second Community Engagement Workshop for Justice Project in Lynden March 19
WHATCOM COUNTY — Whatcom County is inviting residents to take part in the second Community Engagement Workshop for the Justice Project on Thursday, March 19, […]
BREAKING: Four Dead, Six Injured After Shooting Involving Cuban Coast Guard and U.S.-Registered Speedboat
HAVANA, CUBA — Four people are dead and six others injured following a confrontation between Cuba’s border guard troops and a U.S.-registered speedboat off the […]
HAPPENING NOW: Large Emergency Response at Sunset Taco Bell in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM — Reader reports are coming in of a significant emergency response at the Taco Bell on Sunset Drive in Bellingham late this evening. According […]
Motorcyclist Arrested After Alleged High-Speed Pursuit on I-5
WHATCOM COUNTY — A motorcyclist was taken into custody Monday evening following an alleged high-speed pursuit that stretched from Ferndale to Blaine, according to information […]
Piroshky Piroshky From Seattle’s Pike Place Market Opening in Bellingham on February 26
BELLINGHAM — One of Seattle’s most recognizable Pike Place Market bakeries is officially coming to Bellingham. Piroshky Piroshky, which first opened in 1992 and has […]