Blaine and Nooksack Valley battled in the first of two 1A District 1 semifinal games at Blaine High School on Saturday, with the Pioneers walking away with a 4-3 victory (3-0 in penalties). Pioneer’s ...

State law designates certain positions nonpartisan, such as city offices, school board seats and judicial roles. Candidates for those offices do not select a party preference to appear next to their ...

Focusing on responsible governance, having high expectations for student learning, creating conditions for student and staff success, holding the district accountable for student learning, and ...

Stafford was collecting stories for the inaugural Concrete Ghost Walk, which completed its 20th season on Oct. 25 this year. A Concrete native, she knows the town’s backstory is rife with mayhem — ...

As the U.S. government shutdown drags on, funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) runs out on Saturday, Nov. 1. Meanwhile, the Bellingham Food Bank estimates about 15% of ...

Federal immigration officials arrested a Lynden man in a raid at his apartment on Wednesday. The authorities suspect him of assaulting a federal officer, but his partner and activists say the charge ...

Washington is often identified as having one of the nation’s most regressive tax codes, meaning lower earners pay a disproportionately high share of their earnings. Many progressives see an income tax ...

After five years in downtown Bellingham, Carnal is closing its doors for good after Saturday, Nov. 1. The following day, patrons can purchase a piece of the popular restaurant in the form of art by ...

Over the last 20 years or so, Aaron Ball has been part of some of the best bands in Bellingham and Seattle. While he plays ...

On Nov. 5, the Whatcom County Council will consider an eight-year lease of around $750,000 per year for a Cordata facility owned by a former elected official. If approved, the building will be a new ...

After 25 minutes of neither team having a shot on net, Squalicum’s Addi Wilson poked her foot on a corner kick that hit the crossbar. In the 38th minute, Bellingham’s Beckett Ferry had a breakaway ...

In her first three seasons, Stephan helped the Lions to a 72-11 overall record, two district titles and a third and fifth place finish at the 2A state tournament. Stephan’s impact has come through her ...