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Health and Wellness
1 year ago
First confirmed case of mumps reported in Whatcom County since 2018

Health officials are urging people to stay up to date on their measles, mumps and rubella vaccinations to avoid further spread.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth temporarily closes certain facilities until union strike ends

Over 1,000 unionized PeaceHealth workers remain on strike in Bellingham.

Local
1 year ago
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center prepares for upcoming union strike

PeaceHealth says in a statement that they’ve secured temporary replacement workers.

Local
1 year ago
City of Lynden ends decades-long water fluoridation program

The fluoride system was turned off on Friday, May 2.

Crime
1 year ago
Mount Baker Imaging, Northwest Radiologists named in suit following cyber attack

On their website, Mount Baker Imaging and Northwest Radiologists claim that none of the compromised information was used maliciously.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Whatcom County air quality receives mixed ratings from American Lung Association

The Northwest Clean Air Agency attributes that grade to high levels of wildfire smoke in the three summers covered by the report.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
King County health officials report fifth measles case in Washington state

Measles symptoms usually start seven to 21 days after exposure and causes symptoms that include fever, rash, coughing and red or watery eyes.

Local
1 year ago
Lynden City Council votes to repeal water fluoridation program

The city council voted 5-2 on Monday night to repeal a 1959 ordinance that began the city’s fluoridation program.

Health and Wellness
1 year 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.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Got a “Go Bag”?

Community Contributor Amy Cloud has an easy list to get your Go Bag ready to be better prepared for the time you may need it.

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