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.

The Zone
1 year ago
The Zone Prep Football Check-In: State tournament preview

KPUG and MBN’s Jason Upton has everything you need to know about the four Whatcom County teams remaining in this year’s prep football season.

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.

Community Events
1 year ago
Holiday markets, bazaars and craft fairs in Whatcom County

Support local this holiday season by heading out to these events in the region.

Local
1 year ago
Woman sentenced for deadly DUI crash in 2022

The woman will spend the next six and a half years in jail, followed by a year and a half in community custody.

Crime
1 year ago
Man in custody after breaking into WWU-owned property

The man remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail. 

Crime
1 year ago
FBI continues search for ballot box arsonist

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact the FBI.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 11/13/24

The Cougs are moving up in the latest College Football Playoff rankings.

Community Events
1 year ago
Lighthouse Mission and others look to locally address food insecurity this Thanksgiving

Lighthouse Mission is seeking volunteers for its annual Thanksgiving dinner and the deadline to participate in the annual Turkey Drive is on Nov. 18.

Crime
1 year ago
BRIEF: Four individuals arrested after attempting to enter the US illegally

Blaine Sector Border Patrol took all four individuals into custody without incident.