That is, until his daughter, Rebecca Pratt, ultimately found out about the diaries and, through a remarkable chain of events, brought them to life in the book “The Cigarette Diaries” and now an ...

First Fed, headquartered in Port Angeles and serving communities across Western Washington, is one example of how local ...

Better known as the Columbus Day Storm or “The Big Blow,” this event formed from the remnants of a Pacific typhoon to become a devastating extratropical cyclone.

Barron Home Services' historic Pay Back Program is back—and now extended by popular demand until February 28, 2026.

Women played a key role on the American homefront during World War I. In Whatcom County, the “Minute Women” were among the ...

WhatcomTalk is proud to publish positive stories daily about our Whatcom County communities and what it’s like to live, play and work in this beautiful corner of the country. We shine the spotlight on ...

At Whatcom County’s southeasternmost corner, bordering Skagit and Okanagan Counties, stand our county’s only two company towns: Newhalem and Diablo. Seattle City Light, a citizen-owned public utility, ...

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Chuck and Dee Robinson moved to Bellingham in 1980, having left their Illinois home and careers in education to explore the country. They traveled via motor home, sussing out the perfect spot to start ...

Purportedly born at Bellingham's Whatcom Humane Society, Jed the wolfdog first appeared on-screen in John Carpenter's c1982 sci-fi horror film "The Thing" But in real life, the cross-bred canine was ...

Over the years, a handful of NFL players have heralded from Whatcom County. Some won Super Bowls, while others endured journeyman careers in the football world. Here’s a look at some of the NFL talent ...

Except for the occasional El Niño year, eastern Whatcom County is known as a playground for local winter sports. In addition to skiing, snowboarding and snowshoeing, getting out for some good ...