Nearly $4 million doesn’t just buy a house in Bellingham. It buys a private peninsula escape. Listed for $3,975,000, this sprawling Lake Whatcom estate sits on its own narrow point of land surrounded by water, complete with a private dock, luxury finishes, and more than $200,000 worth of boats and watercraft included in the sale….
In many parts of the country, $500,000 still buys a large suburban home with extra bedrooms, a garage, and a sizable yard. In Whatcom County? It might buy you a compact 1928 bungalow with a tiny kitchen and an unfinished basement. That’s the reality behind a home at 403 Alabama Street in Bellingham, where a…
Around western Washington, $600,000 can either buy you a small postwar Seattle home with alley access and a graffiti-covered attic bedroom — or a brand-new build surrounded by evergreen trees near Lake Whatcom. That’s the reality facing many buyers right now as prices continue pushing people to weigh city access against square footage, privacy, and…
For about $1.1 million in Washington, you could end up with a polished suburban home tucked into one of Bellingham’s most desirable neighborhoods — or a sprawling log cabin retreat near Wenatchee complete with a pool, guest house, and chicken coop. The two listings sit at nearly the same price point, but the lifestyles they…
Three Whatcom County communities are standing out in new 2026 rankings, earning top marks for livability, schools, and overall quality of life, according to Niche. The rankings highlight a mix of urban energy, suburban comfort, and rural appeal — with each community offering a different lifestyle depending on what residents value most. No. 1 –…
Northbound Interstate 5 south of Bellingham is expected to reopen after nearly a month of work to stabilize a landslide. All lanes of northbound I-5 are scheduled to reopen by 5 a.m. Thursday, April 16, pending final inspections by geotechnical engineers, according to the Washington State Department of Transportation. The freeway has been closed since…
What began as a joyous celebration for a Whatcom County family ended in lasting heartbreak after a beloved father was critically injured in a pedestrian crash following his son’s wedding, and died months later. Reed Henry was struck by a vehicle while crossing the road on Sept. 26, just hours after his family gathered to…
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot and critically wounded near the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in an attack authorities say was carried out by a 29-year-old man last known to be living in Bellingham, NBC News reports. Police and federal investigators said the gunman — identified by four senior law-enforcement sources as…
A Whatcom County drug bust turned cinematic when deputies reportedly found 22 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop in Bellingham. Deputies made contact with a vehicle in the 4000 block of Eliza Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 16, after deeming the vehicle “suspicious,” according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Two people inside the car…
A Bellingham family is asking for the community’s support as their 11-year-old pug, Simba, recovers from emergency surgery after losing an eye in a dog attack. Simba, described by his family as a “lovable” companion, was bitten in the eye by another dog earlier this month, owner Lola Reed said. He was rushed into emergency…
