Environmental
1 year ago
Shellfish harvesting biotoxin restrictions lifted in southern Whatcom County

Paralytic shellfish poisoning levels (PSP) have finally dropped below toxic levels, though harvesters are reminded to still check on harvest conditions before they start digging.

Crime
1 year ago
Suspected impaired drivers strike four State Patrol vehicles in one night

No one was injured in the crashes, which took place over the course of four hours in King County.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis Club holds “Toy Drive” for local families

All donations will go directly to children in the Lynden school district. The club asks that gifts should be left unwrapped and appropriate for ages 5 to 15.

Local
1 year ago
Agencies advise preparation for travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The Port of Seattle expects 1.5 million people to pass through Sea-Tac from now until Saturday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, WSDOT is expecting nearly 300,000 passengers on state ferries through Sunday, Dec. 1.

Local
1 year ago
Amtrak Cascades train collides with fallen tree during windstorm

No injuries were reported but the engineer was taken to a hospital to be checked out.

Crime
1 year ago
Federal judge reduces Vancouver resident’s sentence for Capitol riot

Marc Bru was involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and planned an insurrection in Portland.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Bellingham Police receive new infrared camera

Previous to this, anything that needed to be tested for bodily fluids, gun residue or other materials would need to be sent offsite for testing.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Whatcom Museum invites community photo submissions

The Whatcom Museum’s “Not the Whole Picture” exhibit will include a collection of photos showing everyday Bellingham life.

Government
1 year ago
Local governments still assessing cost of damage from recent bomb cyclone in western Washington

According to PSE, over 130,000 people are still without power mostly around King County.

Crime
1 year ago
40-year-old man threatens minors with knife in downtown Bellingham

The two minors are safe, and the suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail.