Local
2 days ago
Bellingham Police unveil new patrol car in tribute to breast cancer awareness, domestic violence

If you see a brightly colored police car roaming around town, it’s all for a good cause. 

We Are Whatcom
4 days ago
Mitch Nolze: South Whatcom Fire Authority Fire Chief

Whether it’s heading a department that serves its community with speed and integrity or making sure Whatcom County’s resources are properly allocated for unpredictable dangers, Nolze works to approach these tasks with a level head.

Dedicated To Service
4 weeks ago
Skagit County woman among soldiers killed in JBLM training crash

The helicopter was on a routine flight training west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, according to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Doug Bestle: Veteran, Volunteer CERT Program Coordinator

The Vietnam veteran leads the Whatcom County Community Emergency Response Team. The program educates community members on how to protect and assist others in an emergency.

Local
4 months ago
Former Whatcom County firefighter and trailblazer to be honored in Olympia

The memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the state capitol’s West Campus. 

Crime
5 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

Dedicated To Service
6 months ago
New law protects good Samaritans who damage vehicles to rescue others

The governor signed the bill during a slew of signings Wednesday morning, passing a variety of bills into law.

Health and Wellness
6 months ago
BRIEF: Whatcom County agencies take part in National Drug Takeback Day

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office and the Ferndale Police Department will be accepting old prescriptions at specific drop-off locations.

Dedicated To Service
6 months ago
Bellingham realtor Ethan Hunger awarded state-wide recognition

Hunger has raised nearly $400,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank by burning as many calories as he can in one day, once a year. 

Dedicated To Service
7 months ago
Local drug task force awarded national honors

The High-Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas Awards were given to 14 law enforcement task forces nationwide, out of over 100 nominations.

1 2 3 6