Crime
8 months ago
Sedro-Woolley woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from Bellingham business

The woman’s sentencing is scheduled for June 26, where prosecutors are recommending a maximum of 33 months in prison.

Crime
8 months ago
Man arrested after stabbing at homeless encampment in Bellingham

The man was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
8 months ago
Young man arrested after allegedly assaulting transient people in downtown Bellingham

The man was taken into custody on robbery, assault and malicious mischief charges.

Business
8 months ago
$10 million in grants offered by Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program

Applications are due by June 30 and can be found on the county website. 

Local
8 months ago
WSDOT crews begin clearing road to Artist Point

There is not expected time that the final stretch of the highway will be open for travelers this year. 

Crime
8 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

Local
8 months ago
New fund at WWU supports students pursuing investigative journalism

The funds stem from a lawsuit against the university in 2019 that was eventually settled in 2024, giving $112,000 to the former student journalists the university withheld public records from.

Outdoors
8 months ago
Portion of Skagit River reopens for salmon fishing later this month

Fishing is only allowed between the Memorial Highway Bridge in Mount Vernon to the Dalles Bridge at Concrete during the day.

Crime
8 months ago
Convicted sex offender from Skagit County sentenced on federal charges

The 72-year-old was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison.

Local Experts
8 months ago
Rodents and Moles Pose Persistent Threat to Whatcom County Homes

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Homeowners in Whatcom County continue to battle a stubborn enemy […]