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Alma Clark: A Trailblazer for Equality in Education
In 1906, Alma Clark etched her name into history by becoming the first Black student admitted to the New Whatcom Normal School in Bellingham (now Western…
Charter Debates Hit Home In Lynden: Citizen Commission Gets Down To Business
"Remember the small cities," urged Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, setting the stage for a Charter Review Commission meeting that would grapple with fundamental questions of local…
Wonderz Market Brings Creativity, Culture, and Community to Bellingham
When you think of a market, you think of farmers' markets or flea markets. With that in mind, I wasn't looking for much, maybe something new,…
Deputy Injured in Accidental Discharge near Bellingham
A Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputy sustained a non-life-threatening injury Tuesday afternoon after a firearm was accidentally discharged following the arrest of a suspect in Lynden.
Chingy, Ginuwine and Ying Yang Twins Set to Headline Fair in Lynden
Hip-hop R&B and Music fans in Northwest Washington are in for a night of pure nostalgia as the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center announces Hip Hop…
The Bellingham Boardwalk: The Heartbeat of Our City
Spanning the breathtaking Bellingham Bay, the Boardwalk offers some of the most stunning, unobstructed views in town.
Whatcom Business Alliance Reveals Finalists for 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards
The Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) has unveiled the finalists for the 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards, set to take place on March 27, 2025.
Authorities, alongside FBI Continue Search for Missing Lummi Elder Besalynn M. James
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, in collaboration with the FBI and the Lummi Nation Police Department, is actively searching for Besalynn M. James, a missing elder of the…
Pickford Film Center Expands in Downtown Bellingham
Pickford Film Center (PFC), a beloved cornerstone of Downtown Bellingham’s arts and culture scene since 1998, is set to expand with a second location, thanks to a…
Whatcom Family YMCA’s Campbell Phillips Elected Youth Governor for Washington State’s 78th Youth Legislature
The Whatcom Family YMCA is proud to announce that Campbell Phillips, a member of its Youth and Government (YAG) delegation, has been elected Youth Governor for Washington…
El Rey Night Club and Restaurant Hosts Super Bowl LIX Viewing Party to Celebrate New Indian Cuisine
To celebrate this exciting expansion, El Rey is hosting a Super Bowl LIX viewing party on Sunday, February 9th. With multiple screens, game-day specials, and an electric…
Miami Heat Trade Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors in Blockbuster Deal
In a stunning move, the Miami Heat are finalizing a trade to send six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew…
