All nonprofits in Whatcom County are eligible to apply for three Whatcom Community Foundation grant opportunities in 2024. Two are open now; the third opens March 1. Two of the grants are also open to ...

Whatcom County regularly inspects local restaurants to make sure “food is handled properly so it is safe to eat.” ...

This 2021 file photo shows a Whatcom County Health Department COVID-19 vaccination pediatric clinic at the old middle school cafeteria in Lynden. Whatcom County Health Department Courtesy to The ...

The Bellingham Herald’s Extend-a-Hand charity appeal, now in its fifth decade, partners with Unity Care NW and the Opportunity Council to help families like these: Last winter, Whatcom County was ...

Rochelle Hollowell, a member of the East Whatcom Community Council, argues homeowners who won’t fix blight issues within a set time period should face losing their property. Right now, there are “no ...

Tough economic times have left states around the country digging in the proverbial couches for spare change; making cuts wherever possible just to diminish drastic budget shortfalls. One of the areas ...

At the Tuesday, Jan. 13 Whatcom County Council meeting, dozens of residents shared their experiences of the catastrophic December 2025 Nooksack River flood and asked the government for action.

Whatcom County plans to double down on its existing strategies for addressing homelessness while introducing new tactics over the next five years, according to the draft Homeless Housing Plan for 2026 ...

Dr. Kathi Hiyane-Brown announced her plans to retire as president of Whatcom Community College. The college, located in Bellingham, experienced significant growth during her 17-year tenure, according ...