Community Events
2 years ago
Ferndale breaking ground on city’s first official skatepark

A limited-edition Metalworks Skatepark sticker will be distributed to anyone who attends the groundbreaking on April 10.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom Council approves resolution to declare state of emergency for county’s fentanyl crisis

The resolution details short-term approaches to combatting the fentanyl crisis. These approaches include advocating for declarations of emergency on grander scales, expanding law enforcement’s response to fentanyl-related crime, expanding community programs to provide stability to those at-risk of abusing fentanyl and increasing medical treatment options for fentanyl abuse.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
BRIEF: FDA issues alert over contaminated cinnamon products

Unsafe levels of lead were found in six products, two of which that are likely to be sold in Washington.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
BRIEF: Starbucks coffee mugs recalled following burns, blister injury reports

The mugs were sold nationwide both in store and online at places like Target and Walmart from November through January. The four gift sets include one or two of the mugs with coffee or hot cocoa.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
WWU and SFU work together to analyze COVID-19’s impact on travel

WWU and SFU are working together to analyze data pertaining to COVID-19 and cross-border travel.

Community Events
2 years ago
Lifestyle Lookout: What to do this weekend in Whatcom County

Need something to do this weekend? Look no further as the newsroom at MBN has you covered!

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
REPORT: Whatcom ranks high nationally for greatest life expectancy

Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.

Health and Wellness
2 years ago
BRIEF: PeaceHealth to open Lynden Clinic

The facility will offer primary care, cardiology, orthopedics, behavioral health and OB/GYN/midwifery.

Crime
2 years ago
Inslee signs laws to combat opioid ‘scourge’ while settlement funds head to Whatcom County

Whatcom County, Bellingham, Ferndale and Lynden will get a sizable share of $55 million to combat the opioid crisis.

Education
2 years ago
Philanthropist selects Whatcom County non-profit for millions in funding

The total award is more than double the amount initially promised last year.