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Environmental
1 year ago
STUDY: New research points to potential climate change benefits from wildfires

The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.

Crime
1 year 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
1 year ago
Man arrested after stabbing at homeless encampment in Bellingham

The man was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
Convicted sex offender from Skagit County sentenced on federal charges

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