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2 years ago
Spike in overdose deaths in Lummi Nation prompts emergency alert

Narcan and test strips are both available for free at the Lummi Care and Tribal Health Center offices.

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2 years ago
Bellingham man arrested on multiple child sex abuse charges

He remains at Whatcom County Jail on $350,000 bail.

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2 years ago
School board candidate forum to take place

Common Threads Northwest will host a public forum at Meridian High School Auditorium with former state Senator Simon Sefzik moderating.

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2 years ago
Sumas crash involved seven Romanians who crossed border illegally

A criminal investigation is underway by Homeland Security and state police are investigating the car accident.

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2 years ago
Suspect in custody after robbery near Bellingham elementary school

Details on the robbery, including information about the suspect, have not yet been released.

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2 years ago
Bellingham City Council public hearings on jail, greenways levy

The public hearings will help Council decide on funding for the new jail and take comments on a greenways levy.

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2 years ago
Blaine lays off six city employees amid financial struggles

Mayor Mary Lou Steward said the city budget is being buffeted by wage increases, inflation and the city’s marginal sales tax base.

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2 years ago
Former caretaker arrested for sexually assaulting disabled woman in Bellingham

He is currently being held at Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.

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2 years ago
Concern grows as overnight shelter space tightens in Bellingham

Despite the setbacks, Erchinger-Davis says he is hopeful that construction on their new Lighthouse Mission building will wrap up before winter 2024.

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2 years ago
New award for excellence in teaching in Whatcom County

Brown and Brown Insurance says they will introduce their Excellence in Education Award Program in 2024 and give $5,000 to the winner.