We Are Whatcom
7 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
7 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
8 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
9 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
9 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
9 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
10 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
10 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
11 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
12 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.