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Crime
2 months ago
Judge dismisses charges against man accused of child rape at Bellingham hospital

He’s been treated at Washington State Hospital since late June.

Government
2 months ago
New Whatcom County jail heads to design phase after council approves framework

The approved programming places the jail’s size at about 150,000 square feet with between 450 and 460 beds.

Government
2 months ago
Residents vacate King Mountain encampment, cleanup underway

The site will be logged in an effort to prevent people from returning.

Crime
2 months ago
Birch Bay man in custody after shooting injures adult, 2-year-old

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office says both victims suffered non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.

Crime
2 months ago
Convicted sex offender arrested after admitting to relationship with juvenile

The 47-year-old suspect had been on supervised release following an arrest in Whatcom County.

Crime
2 months ago
Man arrested following sexual assault inside Bellingham tent

The victim was treated at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center.

Aerial view of a site plan with an orange building footprint over a mixed industrial and green area; caption reads 'DRAFT - SITE TEST FIT CONTEXT'.
Government
2 months ago
New Whatcom County Jail faces key vote Tuesday

The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.

Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Motorcycle cops expected to make a comeback in Bellingham

The unit was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other grant dollars going elsewhere in the state will be spent on technology upgrades, officer training, crime prevention programs and specialized equipment.

Crime
2 months ago
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner

He’s also believed to have broken windows at the victim’s business in the suspected hate crime.

Crime
2 months ago
Man charged with arson in Spokane, Washington, told police he planned wildfire for weeks

Farinacci, 37, is charged with starting the Old Trails fire, one of three blazes in the Spokane area that have burned more than 850 buildings, destroying whole neighborhoods and streets. No deaths or serious injuries have been reported.

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