Health and Wellness
8 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
8 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
8 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.

Obituaries
9 months ago
Former division chief for North Whatcom Fire and Rescue passes away

Ward joined Whatcom County Fire District 8 as a firefighter in 2007.

Local
10 months ago
Local agencies rescue elderly woman who fell down embankment in Sumas

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.

Dedicated To Service
10 months ago
South Whatcom Fire Authority crew returns home after fighting wildfires in Southern California

The E22 crew worked to protect buildings and keep flames away as the Palisades Fire continued to grow.

Dedicated To Service
11 months ago
Whatcom County firefighters continue working against Southern California fires

South Whatcom Fire Authority says its four firefighters continue to work 24-to-30-hour shifts while fighting the Palisade Fire.

Local
11 months ago
Whatcom County firefighters aid in battling fires in Southern California

Their first assignment is to the Palisade Fire near the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood in west Los Angeles for structure protection.

Local
11 months ago
Snowboarder rescued on Mount Baker following overnight survival

Whatcom County Search and Rescue was able to reach the skier 14 hours after he was initially reported overdue.

Dedicated To Service
11 months ago
KAFE 104.1’s Christmas Wish returns for the 6th year, grants over $17,000 in wishes this year

The morning crew consisting of Dave Walker, Allan Fee and Patrice Valentine, along with the help of afternoon host Scotty VanDryver, grant wishes that will have a positive impact on the lives of the listeners.