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Fractured Fairy Tales Visit Bellingham Stage This Weekend Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 original short plays reimagining fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25 through Oct. 4.

Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 original short plays reimagining fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25 through Oct. 4.

Fractured Fairy Tales Visit Bellingham Stage This Weekend

Brian Henderson September 22, 2026

Unsubdued Theatre Collective brings 11 reimagined fairy tales to New Prospect Theatre in Bellingham, running Sept. 25...

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

More than 30 Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a 36% drop in Canadian visitor traffic adds pressure to the local economy.

Businesses Close Across Region Amid Border Traffic Decline

Brian Henderson September 18, 2026

Several Whatcom and Skagit County businesses have closed in 2026 as a dramatic drop in Canadian visitor...

Fire Destroys Two-Story Home Near Guide Meridian in Bellingham Flames are seen rising above Guide-Meridian on Thursday afternoon as North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and Bellingham Fire Department crews worked to contain the blaze.

Flames are seen rising above Guide-Meridian on Thursday afternoon as North Whatcom Fire and Rescue and Bellingham Fire Department crews worked to contain the blaze.

Fire Destroys Two-Story Home Near Guide Meridian in Bellingham

Brian Henderson September 15, 2026

A two-story home near the Guide Meridian in Bellingham was destroyed by fire Friday, with North Whatcom...

From an Alley to a Full-Service Shop: The Alley Auto Point S Story Nearly 30 years after starting in a single alley bay, Blaine's Alley Auto Point S has grown into a full-service auto repair shop under owner Rich Eacret.

Nearly 30 years after starting in a single alley bay, Blaine's Alley Auto Point S has grown into a full-service auto repair shop under owner Rich Eacret.

From an Alley to a Full-Service Shop: The Alley Auto Point S Story

Brian Henderson September 14, 2026

Nearly 30 years after starting in a single alley bay, Blaine's Alley Auto Point S has grown...

Americans, Canadians Remember 9/11 at Peace Arch Fire trucks flanked the Peace Arch with American and Canadian flags as crowds gathered on both sides of the border for the 25th anniversary ceremony.

Fire trucks flanked the Peace Arch with American and Canadian flags as crowds gathered on both sides of the border for the 25th anniversary ceremony.

Americans, Canadians Remember 9/11 at Peace Arch

Brian Henderson September 11, 2026

Americans and Canadians gathered at the Peace Arch in Blaine to mark 25 years since 9/11, honoring...

Back to School: Local Auto Expert Shares his Checklist for Your Car Rich, owner of Alley Auto Point S Tire & Auto Service in Blaine, stands outside the shop ahead of the back-to-school rush.

Rich, owner of Alley Auto Point S Tire & Auto Service in Blaine, stands outside the shop ahead of the back-to-school rush.

Back to School: Local Auto Expert Shares his Checklist for Your Car

Brian Henderson August 28, 2026

Alley Auto owner Rich Eacret says a quick inspection can help keep vehicles ready for the school-year...

Bellingham SWAT Training Ends With Surprise Orca Sighting An orca surfaces in Bellingham Bay moments after Bellingham SWAT officers wrapped up ferry training with the U.S. Coast Guard.

An orca surfaces in Bellingham Bay moments after Bellingham SWAT officers wrapped up ferry training with the U.S. Coast Guard.

Bellingham SWAT Training Ends With Surprise Orca Sighting

Brian Henderson August 21, 2026

Members of the Bellingham Police Department SWAT team worked with the U.S. Coast Guard to train for...

Cascade Pizza Standoff Suspect Charged With Oregon Murder Lane County, Oregon, detectives have identified the Cascade Pizza standoff suspect as Tyler Earl Essex and charged him with murder.

Lane County, Oregon, detectives have identified the Cascade Pizza standoff suspect as Tyler Earl Essex and charged him with murder.

Cascade Pizza Standoff Suspect Charged With Oregon Murder

Brian Henderson August 20, 2026

Lane County, Oregon, detectives have identified the Cascade Pizza standoff suspect as Tyler Earl Essex and charged...

Bellingham Firefighters Train in Confined Spaces at WWU Bellingham firefighters spent the past several weeks training at Western Washington University, gaining experience in an environment that presents unique challenges for emergency crews.

Bellingham firefighters spent the past several weeks training at Western Washington University, gaining experience in an environment that presents unique challenges for emergency crews.

Bellingham Firefighters Train in Confined Spaces at WWU

Brian Henderson August 14, 2026

The exercises took crews into narrow, low-clearance concrete passageways lined with pipes and ductwork, the kind of...

Gov. Bob Ferguson Visits Spokane as Wildfire Containment Nears The Old Trails, Fairview and Autumn Lane fires near Spokane are at least 53% contained as Ferguson thanks crews and warns of hidden hazards for residents.