The latest reporting, breaking news and updates from Bellingham Metro News.
Bellingham Mother and Daughter Hospitalized at UW Medical Center in Rare Genetic Heart Condition Case
A Bellingham mother and daughter were hospitalized simultaneously at UW Medical Center after doctors discovered they both suffer from a rare genetic heart condition. The mother…
Redevelopment Plans Advance for Former Burlington Building on Meridian Street
Developers are exploring a full redevelopment of the former Burlington Coat Factory building at 4131 Meridian Street, according to newly completed pre-application documents with the City…
Bellingham to Open Temporary Daytime Severe Weather Shelter on Dec. 1
The City of Bellingham will open a temporary Severe Weather Day Shelter starting December 1 at the former Lighthouse Mission Drop-In Center on Holly Street. The…
Whatcom County’s Housing Crisis: A Council Perspective on Density, Costs, and Finding Middle Ground
Whatcom County’s housing debate continues to highlight rising costs, infrastructure challenges, and differing views on growth. In this installment, Council Chair Kaylee Galloway discusses the need…
Nearly 2,000 Bellingham Customers Lose Power on Thanksgiving Day
Nearly 2,000 Puget Sound Energy customers in Bellingham lost power this afternoon after an outage that began around 3:33 p.m. on Thanksgiving Day. PSE’s outage map…
Bellingham Resident Tied to D.C. Attack; National Guard Member Not Expected to Survive
Federal officials have confirmed that 29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal, the suspect in Wednesday’s shooting near the White House, had been living in Bellingham prior to the attack.…
Dutch Bros Coffee Plans New Cordata Parkway Location After Months of Inactivity in Bellingham’s Development Records
After months without public updates, new documents confirm that Dutch Bros Coffee is moving forward again with plans to open in Bellingham.
Turning Point USA Chapter Launches at Lynden High School
A new student-led chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) has been formed at Lynden High School
Bond Would Flip Lynden High School’s Footprint and Add Modern Labs and Arts Center
Lynden voters will decide this fall whether to approve a $129 million bond to replace Lynden High School with a reoriented north–south campus, modern career and…
Lynden School Board Tables Resolution on Establishing “Charlie Kirk Day”
The Lynden School Board voted 3–2 Thursday to table a proposal that would have created an annual “Charlie Kirk Day.” The resolution, introduced after Kirk’s assassination…
Massive Turnout at Lynden Candlelight Vigil Honoring Charlie Kirk
Thousands filled Bender Fields in Lynden on Sunday evening for a candlelight vigil honoring Charlie Kirk, drawing one of the largest community gatherings in recent memory.…
Lynden School Board Resolution Proposal Establishes Charles James Kirk Day Following Assassination
The Lynden School District Board of Directors is set to consider a resolution honoring Charlie Kirk with the creation of “Charles James Kirk Day.” If approved,…
