Local
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Mariners slump into All-Star break

M’s lead down to one game over Astros, who come to T-Mobile Park to open second half of the season

Dedicated To Service
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/12/24

WWU women’s basketball announced its recruiting class, including a former star at Lynden Christian.