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Local
1 year ago
WSP receives hundreds of background check requests as online court outage continues

Washington State Patrol’s background check system for gun purchases hasn’t been functioning since Nov. 1.

Local
1 year ago
La Conner girls soccer team plays in a match following bus crash near Bothell

The high school team was on their way to a state tournament match in Cle Elum when their bus collided with a pickup truck.

Lifestyle Lookout
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Holiday Wine Walk, Turkey Trot and Shrek The Musical

Here’s your list of what to do this weekend in Whatcom County!

A portion of the property purchased by WTA in an effort to lower carbon emissions. Courtesy of Whatcom Transportation Authority
Local
1 year ago
WTA purchases 31 acres in an effort to lower carbon emissions

WTA hopes the acquisition of the two Ferndale properties will help decrease carbon emissions by preserving trees.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Bellingham runner sets new 50-mile race world record

Ultrarunner and Bellingham native Courtney Olsen is the first to beat the record in over three decades.

Crime
1 year ago
New suspect arrested in connection to Whatcom County drug trafficking operation

Whatcom County Gang and Drug Task Force served a search warrant in Edmonds where the arrest was made.

Tribal News
1 year ago
Lummi Nation receives $10.9 million grant to enhance maritime infrastructure

The investment will be used to upgrade a central pier, as well as fund new electric lifts and cranes.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham to begin clearing out city’s largest homeless encampment

Mayor Kim Lund is also urging property owners at a separate encampment to take immediate action.

Crime
1 year ago
Call-in potential threat raises false alarm, leads to Meridian High School lockdown

The high school and district office went into lockdown, while the middle school and Irene Reither Elementary were placed on secure mode.

Local
1 year ago
Community members rally around new fire engine in Bellingham

A “push-in” ceremony was attended by over 100 people including community members, city officials and firefighters.