Do not approach the cougar. If the cougar does not flee, be more assertive. Shout, wave your arms, and throw objects at the ...

How many of these restaurants, bars and breweries have you checked out since they opened? Do you have a favorite?

Cristopher Phillip Cerecedes, 29, was arrested Jan. 5 by the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office following two reports from ...

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a stranded skier around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

The measure passed on a 5-2 vote Tuesday night after several revisions following an afternoon committee discussion.

The bills would ban law enforcement officers from covering their faces, holding that being able to identify officers is key ...

An updated coastal flood advisory was issued by the NWS Seattle WA on Saturday at 3:49 a.m. valid between 5 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Lowlands of Western Whatcom County and San Juan County.

A cold weather system brings heavy snow and strong winds, making travel in western Washington "very difficult to impossible." ...

The state has expanded its disaster assistance program, allocating $2.5 million to aid residents in Lewis and Pierce counties ...

More than 4,900 people were registered to wade into Birch Bay near Blaine in Whatcom County in an attempt to break the world ...

Four Washington residents have been charged with drug trafficking conspiracy after they tried to swap 20 pounds of cocaine ...

January gas prices in Bellingham, Whatcom County and Washington were down in comparison to The Herald's December survey, and we found the cheapest local gas station for you.