From the wanton killing of those whom he sees as enemies, while lacking any proof, to shamefully tearing apart and imprisoning immigrant families in a country built by immigration, his main ...

In 2025, the following Bellingham residents aimed for something they felt was achievable. Some people’s resolutions connected them with others. Across the board, they demonstrate how New Year’s goals ...

Good to know: Two free parking areas lead to the trail. Leave valuables at home because of trailhead break-ins. There is a vault toilet at the trailhead. Or call 360-778-5850 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

When Bellingham’s minimum wage rose $1 above Washington’s in 2024, and then again by another dollar in May to $18.66 per hour, Bellingham Bar & Grill owner Mo Tsimouris said he had no choice but to ...

With the council’s approval of the resolution, the county executive is authorized to use up to $750,000 from the fund for disaster relief assistance for families with vulnerable children aged 0–5. The ...

A 22-year-old snowboarder died in out-of-bounds terrain at Mt. Baker Ski Area on Dec. 23. Bellingham Mountain Rescue, along with Air Marine, were dispatched to the ski hill on Tuesday, Dec. 23 after a ...

Those are just a few of the changes to state law taking effect in Washington on New Year’s Day. Some bills passed in 2025 became law earlier in the year, while others will take years to go into effect ...

On Monday, Dec. 29, Highway 2 partially reopened on the east side between Stevens Pass and Coles Corner, at milepost 85, with pilot cars guiding people along a 6- to 7-mile stretch near the pass ...

Ahead of the new year, Cascadia Daily News staffers reflected on the standout albums, books and movies they came across in 2025. Some titles are new releases, whereas others were simply new to us.

Western Washington University’s unsanctioned men’s ice hockey was one of the university’s most successful programs, but pandemic-era complications hampered the success of the team. Coach Adam Segaar ...

Despite having a losing record, Western Washington University men’s basketball team is one of the most exciting squads in Whatcom County. The high-scoring, athletic roster is a must-watch this season.

The Bellingham Bayhawks began the Trojan Storm basketball tournament at Meridian High with a matchup against the Bellevue Christian Vikings. The Bayhawks had a slow start but won 62-58 on Dec. 29. “It ...