Bellingham Herald News | NW WA

Name: Bellingham Herald News | NW WA
Rating: 3.5679011 (161 reviews)
Author: McClatchy

By: McClatchy

Local NW Washington breaking news, politics, crime, weather, business and sports

Features & Capabilities

The Bellingham Herald WA News extension brings Whatcom County's daily news, local coverage, live video, and national headlines to your browser. It features AI-generated summaries validated by our newsroom and easy access to past issues, weather updates, and local sports.

Personalize your experience with topic feeds, article search, bookmarking, and dark/light mode. Browse by category, share articles, and enjoy puzzles and games to unwind while staying informed.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

11.1.12 Last updated: 2026-06-25

Version code:

2011001012

Creation date:

2011-12-05

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION Moderate risk
com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID Moderate risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION Low risk
android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS Low risk
android.permission.AD_SERVICES_CONFIG Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE Low risk
android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MEDIA_PLAYBACK Low risk

Size:

165.90MB

Email:

cu*****@bellinghamherald.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-30

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 468,885 ▼ 1,076

Other rankings

#196 in News and magazines (Gross) ▲

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Developed by:

McClatchy

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bellinghamherald.android

Email:

cu*****@bellinghamherald.com

Website:

https://www.bellinghamherald.com/customer-service

Publisher Change History

2026-03-28: ne*****@bellinghamherald.com to cu*****@bellinghamherald.com

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User Reviews

Users appreciate the app's role in delivering local and broader news in an easy-to-use format, with recent updates noted as improvements. However, many face technical problems such as freezing and login loops. Several reviews express frustration with expensive subscriptions and limited free content due to strict paywalls. Additionally, repetitive articles and perceived editorial bias lower user satisfaction. Some users miss previous app versions and specific coverage like high school sports.

Pros

Provides good coverage of local, national, and world news.
Easy to use and convenient for keeping up with Bellingham and Washington news.
Recent updates have significantly improved the app experience.
Helps users stay connected with the local community and events.

Cons

Frequent app crashes and freezing issues reported by users.
Persistent login loops preventing access to subscribed content.
High subscription cost with restrictive paywalls limiting article access.
Repeated articles leading to a poor reading experience.
Perceived bias and dissatisfaction with news coverage quality, including removal of sports content.

Recent reviews

Bad app by a bad media conglomerate. Constantly freezes. Will charge you even after you cancel. Was charged for 5 months after I submitted a cancellation request. Cancelled cause app sucks and is overpriced for the quality.