An undated handout photo shows one of two sites in the Lake Whatcom watershed that the city of Bellingham, Wash., has agreed to buy. The is a nearly 6-acre site east of Toad Lake Road. Bellingham is ...

After eight years of planning, the western hillsides above the South Fork Valley will be part of new nonprofit organization and managed as a community forest — protected from development but also open ...

Bellingham is adding teeth to its protections for land in the Lake Whatcom watershed, allowing it to seek prosecution for timber theft, illegal off-roading, unauthorized trail-building and other ...

Residents of Blue Canyon along the southeast shore of Lake Whatcom were waiting for news and watching the sky for signs that a wildfire burning above their homes could be headed their way. The fire, ...

Some areas of the city woke up to snow Wednesday morning, and Thursday's commute is expected to be a bit sloppy.

Bellingham sits tucked between the mountains and the sea in Washington's northwest corner, offering a perfect escape for anyone craving outdoor adventure without the crowds of bigger cities. Just a ...

An undated photo shows one of three wildfires burning in eastern Whatcom County National Park Service Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald A wildfire burning out of control in the North Cascades of ...

Perry Fire grows to 1,763 acres; crews protect park structures with fire wrap. Helicopters support containment as terrain limits ground crew access to fire. Smoke impacts air quality; trails and ...