Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom Council approves resolution to declare state of emergency for county’s fentanyl crisis

The resolution details short-term approaches to combatting the fentanyl crisis. These approaches include advocating for declarations of emergency on grander scales, expanding law enforcement’s response to fentanyl-related crime, expanding community programs to provide stability to those at-risk of abusing fentanyl and increasing medical treatment options for fentanyl abuse.

Community Events
2 years ago
PHOTOS: “Petty or Not” live at the Mount Baker Theatre

The Bellingham-based Tom Petty tribute band “Petty or Not” sold out the Mount Baker Theatre on March 23, marking the band’s second time performing in the historic venue.

College
2 years ago
UW lures AD Chun from Washington State

Washington hired athletic director Pat Chun away from Apple Cup rival Washington State on […]

Local Sports
2 years ago
Kraken snap 8-game slide with 4-0 win over skidding Ducks

SEATTLE (AP) — Eeli Tolvanan and Matty Beniers each had a goal and an […]

College
2 years ago
Utah women’s team shaken by racist taunts near Idaho hotel

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — Members of the Utah women’s basketball team were subjected to […]

Crime
2 years ago
BRIEF: Man arrested in relation to trash fires in Bellingham

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A man is in custody after being accused of setting […]

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Teen crashes car into planters near Columbia Elementary

BPD is urging parents to use this accident to talk to their kids about driver safety and sobriety, adding that property can be replaced but lives cannot.

Business
2 years ago
Bornstein Seafoods to close Bellingham facility, consolidate in Astoria, OR

The seafood company, which started in Bellingham, is laying off 72 employees and plans to move operations to Astoria, OR. The company’s headquarters will remain in Bellingham.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Barbara Brennan Johnson

Barbara Brennan Johnson, age 74, died peacefully February 19, 2024, at her home in […]

Obituaries
2 years ago
Peggy Larsen Gregory

Peggy Larsen Gregory peacefully departed to rest eternally with her Lord and Savior. Born […]