Government
4 weeks ago
Federal judge rules in favor of state to continue Medicaid funding at Planned Parenthood

Washington and 24 other states sued the Trump administration in July to prevent the funding from being cut.

Local
4 weeks ago
Whatcom County issues violation notice to Custer Sportsman’s Club

Officials say more than a hundred bullets were discovered off the property during the investigation, despite ongoing communication with the club.

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
1 month ago
Limit wood burning to protect the air and residents of Northwest Washington

Fall is here and winter is coming in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom […]

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Washington resident dies after contracting world’s first case of rare bird flu

It comes as Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that recent testing found avian influenza among a flock of wild birds near Wiser Lake earlier this month.

Local
1 month ago
Recreational shellfish harvesting opens back up in Whatcom County

Harvesters are still advised to check the state’s shellfish closure map before digging.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
State and local officials urge Washington residents to get flu shot this season

It comes after 17 people died of the flu in Whatcom County during the last flu season, which was more than the previous five years combined.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
More illnesses linked to recalled products of Ferndale creamery

The state Department of Health says that 10 people have now gotten sick from E. coli after consuming recalled products from Twin Sisters Creamery.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Whatcom County alerts residents of baby formula recall linked to botulism

Anyone who bought the recalled formula should throw it away or return it to where they bought it from, while sanitizing any items or surfaces it may have come into contact with.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Shelter in Place

Whether it’s due to volcanic ash, hazardous materials, or even unplowed roads, it is important to know how to “shelter in place.”

Crime
2 months ago
Bellingham acupuncturist accused of sexual misconduct with patients has license suspended

His license expired as of August following his initial suspension.

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