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Crime
4 weeks ago
Judge dismisses charges against man accused of child rape at Bellingham hospital

He’s been treated at Washington State Hospital since late June.

Government
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County appoints new director of planning and development

James Marks has 20 years of experience in similar roles, including director of planning at the Alaska Department of Transportation.

Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
Voter-approved initiative to fund Whatcom County childcare program

Roughly 1,400 children are eligible for subsidies to help pay for childcare.

Local
4 weeks ago
Man killed in early morning fire in south Bellingham

Three other people were awoken by fire alarms and were able to escape.

Government
4 weeks ago
New Whatcom County jail heads to design phase after council approves framework

The approved programming places the jail’s size at about 150,000 square feet with between 450 and 460 beds.

Government
4 weeks ago
Residents vacate King Mountain encampment, cleanup underway

The site will be logged in an effort to prevent people from returning.

Crime
1 month ago
Birch Bay man in custody after shooting injures adult, 2-year-old

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says both victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit

A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company’s products.

Two-story white siding apartment building with a covered porch and exterior stairs leading to the entryway.
Government
1 month ago
City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham

One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.

Crime
1 month ago
Convicted sex offender arrested after admitting to relationship with juvenile

The 47-year-old suspect had been on supervised release following an arrest in Whatcom County.

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