Local schools seek parent, student feedback before announcing fall plans

By Genevieve Iverson — Updated Aug. 7, 2020: see below for individual district’s back-to-school decisions. As fall school start dates … More

Port, County race to bridge Whatcom’s digital divide

By Mike Sato — The COVID-19 shutdown of businesses and schools revealed a stark digital divide as many local businesses … More

Ballots in the mail July 15, primary vote Aug. 4

By Mike Sato — The primary election clock today started its three-week countdown to primary election day, Aug. 4. Washington … More

Fate of fall sports remains uncertain in haze of COVID-19 pandemic

By Matt Benoit — Updated July 24, 2020: After a spring of no sports for students across the region, summer … More

Government for the people: solidarity rally, Cornwall landfill, Cherry Point occupy local officials during the week ending June 12

By Mike Sato — Bellingham City Council Solidarity rally: City officials praised organizers and participants of Bellingham’s Peaceful Solidarity Rally … More

Government for the people: Whatcom, Bellingham and Port of Bellingham news for the week of May 29

By Mike Sato — Economic recovery, a shrinking budget and the Cherry Point fossil-fuel shipping moratorium were among topics discussed … More

Justice delayed by COVID creates hardships, weakens protections

By Matt Benoit — From local courts to federal ones, stay-at-home orders and social distancing guidelines have had a significant … More

In-person comment is out, for now: local governments adapt to life under COVID

By Stella Harvey — City and county councils and commissions across Washington state are finding new ways to conduct their … More

The things we do for COVID: iconic local businesses change their ways

By Kimberly Cauvel — The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed people to do things they wouldn’t usually do, from wearing cloth … More