What the latest legal drama between Kroger and Albertsons means for Whatcom County stores
After failed merger, Albertsons sues its former prospective partner, and workers’ unions call for a reinvestment into stores.
Parents charged with child assault after calling 911 to report infant son wasn’t breathing
The parents of a 5-month-old child have been arrested and charged with first-degree assault of a child after the infant was ...
Pierce and Kitsap counties: Meet your new state senator for Legislative District 26
The seat was vacated by U.S. Rep.-elect Emily Randall, who is leaving the state Senate to start her new role in Congress.
Albertsons ends merger with Kroger and sues it, seeking billions of dollars
The Boise-based supermarket chain said Kroger failed to exercise “best efforts” to secure regulatory approval of the merger.
Second woman dies as a result of last week’s fatal apartment fire in Ferndale
A fire in the second floor of a Ferndale apartment on Thursday, Dec. 5 has resulted in two fatalities. Jack Belcher The ...
Bellingham’s average credit card debt surpasses $5,000, according to recent report
In Bellingham, 7.5% of cardholders had delinquent debt, with the average credit card debt at $5,418. In the Seattle, Tacoma ...
Need Christmas gifts? Visit these Whatcom County holiday markets with local artists
The Lummi Holiday Bazaar features local artisans, crafters and vendors from the Lummi Nation and beyond and runs from 9 a.m.
You’ve seen its Milky-Way trucks in Eastern WA. Key Darigold partner expanding in Pasco
Lynden Transportation, a Northwest trucking company recognizable for its “Milky-Way” tanker trucks with cartoon cows, is expanding in Pasco to support its long-time customer, Darigold. Bob Brawdy ...
Already in trouble, PNW restaurant chain now target of lawsuits in Washington, Oregon
As reported in September by The News Tribune, the restaurant chain’s corporate ownership has faced delinquent tax debt with the states of Washington and Idaho as well as numerous eviction notices and ...