Crime
1 year ago
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January

The incident occurred during an arrest where the officer hit a suspect in the face while being handcuffed.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County food banks request funding to combat food insecurity

The council did not taken action on either request during Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.

Local
1 year ago
County funding for Bellingham transitional housing facility in limbo

Concerns over drug use and several deaths at the facility have prompted concerns from community members.

Weather
1 year ago
Earthquakes continue to rattle off the coast of Vancouver Island

This earthquake comes a week after the USGS recorded 14 small tremors in the same area during a 48-hour period. 

Local
1 year ago
Explosive find in Bellingham donation bin prompts police response

The items have since been impounded for destruction.

Local
1 year ago
Statewide burn ban takes effect

Record high temperatures prompted the ban to take effect.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council questions validity of childcare tax repeal initiative

The council expressed concerns on whether a referendum that repeals the law would be better suited which spurred sending the initiative to the court.

Local
1 year ago
Washington state population reaches 8 million people according to new data

Bellingham remains the largest populated region with over 97,000 total residents as of April 2024.

Community Events
1 year ago
Tuesday Tunes returns to Barkley Village with free live music, food trucks and fun for the whole family

Tuesday Tunes is every Tuesday from July 9 until August 27 in Barkley Village.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: I-5 northbound on-ramp at Iowa Street to close for maintenance

The ramp is expected to reopen at 6 a.m. on Friday, July 12.