We Are Whatcom
1 week ago
Kaiti Lopez: Operations Manager at Ferndale Food Bank

Kaiti Lopez was looking for a new way to contribute to food security at the time that she made the jump into the operations manager role at the Ferndale Food Bank. Juggling a variety of tasks, Lopez makes sure to keep a level head while balancing the needs of their community as well as stretching their budget to its furthest dollar.

Lifestyle
1 week ago
Lighthouse Mission hosts 102nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents in need

The menu this year includes roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and a selection of pies.

Local
1 week ago
“FEED THE NEED” Food Bank Fund Drive – Featuring the DeWaard & Bode $300,000 Community Match Challenge

 Now through November 30th, DeWaard & Bode will match every donation—dollar for dollar—up to $150,000—to support local food banks in Whatcom, Skagit, San Juan and Island Counties.

Local
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
5 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
6 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
6 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
7 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.

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