Crime
2 years ago
BRIEF: Drive-by shooting leads to 2 arrests in Bellingham

The suspects remain in custody at the Whatcom County Jail.

Community Events
2 years ago
Whatcom County hosts meetings to discuss water rights adjudication for local farmers

The forums will offer information on water documents, permit-exempt wells and an overview of the adjudication process.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Addiction recovery center opening in Birch Bay

The facility will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, operating on a first-come, first serve basis.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham man given 12-year prison sentence for attempted child molestation

In addition to the attempted molestation charge, he was also convicted of possessing child sex abuse photos. The man will have 15 years’ supervised release following the prison sentence.

Education
2 years ago
Ban on banning: state legislature passes anti-book banning bill

The bill would limit what books school boards can ban, preventing the removal of any material based on its relation to legally protected identities.

Education
2 years ago
Financial education bill passes state Senate Committee

The bill would require students to take the courses already provided in Washington public schools.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/23/24

The high school basketball state tournament begins tonight.

Local
2 years ago
Nooksack Tribe celebrates completion of housing project

Nearly 200 people get housing assistance through the tribe’s Housing Dept.

Community Events
2 years ago
Free course teaches how to stop life-threatening bleeding

Whatcom EMS is hosting the course in Bellingham on Monday, March 4.

Local
2 years ago
Heavy snow forecast for North Cascades

Forecasters estimate a nearly 50 percent chance of Bellingham receiving an inch or more of snow Monday night into Tuesday morning.