Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County implements hiring freeze following revenue and funding declines

County Executive Satpal Sidhu informed Whatcom County employees that the temporary freeze will provide leaders time to plan out the county’s budget decisions moving forward.

Crime
2 years ago
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest

The unresponsive man threw a glass bottle and threatened to pull out a gun, after being woken by a fire crew.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham man faces charges after threatening BPD officers and 911 dispatchers

The suspect remains at the Whatcom County Jail after continuously calling 911 to threaten and harass officers. He was already charged with phone harassment earlier in the year.

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Semi-truck turned over on Squalicum Way

Driver was going too fast leading the semi-truck to flip onto its side. A portion of the road was closed for several hours.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Bellingham seeks feedback on landmark tree ordinance

There will be an opportunity to give feedback during the city council’s regular meeting Monday, July 15.

Entertainment
2 years ago
NW Tune-Up Festival 2024: Photos from day one

NW Tune-Up continues through Sunday, July 14 with more music and biking entertainment.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham woman sentenced for role in Whatcom County fentanyl bust

She was known to deal deadly pills to members of the Lummi Nation.

Crime
2 years ago
Ferndale woman charged in overdose death of young daughter pleads guilty

Two other men implicated in the 5-year-old’s death have hearings set for late July.

Features
2 years ago
Making it loud: Local guitar pedal builder collaborates with Bellingham brewery for new pedal release

From starting in a shed in Seattle to selling pedals around the globe, Spun Loud Effects continues to come up with new ideas for guitar players everywhere.

Local
2 years ago
Indigenous teen reported missing from Burlington

WSP believes that he may have travelled or is travelling to the Yakima area.