Good morning, Bellingham.

The Gear Heads of Whatcom County donated $1,000 to the Lynden Heritage Museum today as a tribute to late board member Bill Graham (a dedicated community supporter) and to honor the museum’s vital role.

According to the Washington State Employment Security Department, Whatcom County’s unemployment rate increased to 4.5% in August on account of 989 more residents being jobless, despite 360 new jobs — the largest single‑month rise in over two years.

Bellingham Public Schools clarified on Tuesday that building tours held for community organizations are not a sign of upcoming closures or plans to lease or sell a building.

The district stated any future building closures will be managed with full transparency.

Sehome High School announced yesterday that Luke DuChesne becomes the new head boys basketball coach — replacing retiring Brad Jackson, who led the team to a state tournament appearance in 2023.

The new Nooksack Valley turf field is complete and the district is in a final fundraising push to cover remaining costs so that no school tax dollars are used + the effort aligns with the start of the new school year and football season.

The Washington state Department of Natural Resources waives access fees on Saturday, Sept.

26 for National Public Lands Day, offering free entry into parks including Birch Bay State Park, Larrabee State Park, and Peace Arch Historic State Park (in coordination with WDFW).

Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown said a coalition is finalizing a settlement that may award nearly $97 million to residents and businesses who bought generic medications between May 2009 and Dec.

2019 — eligible buyers can file a preliminary claim by phone or email.