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Health and Wellness
3 years ago
Washington prohibits the sale of animal-tested cosmetics

Washington is now the twelfth state to pass one of these measures.

Local
3 years ago
Whatcom libraries to stock naloxone kits

Naloxone, branded as Narcan, can reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Entertainment
3 years ago
Volli Bellingham announces rebrand, Parks Dept. announces plans for public courts

Volli Bellingham announced Wednesday that they will be closing their pickleball courts on March 31.

Health and Wellness
3 years ago
Addiction recovery center opening in Birch Bay

The facility will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Thursday, operating on a first-come, first serve basis.

Community Events
3 years ago
Free course teaches how to stop life-threatening bleeding

Whatcom EMS is hosting the course in Bellingham on Monday, March 4.

National
3 years ago
Bubonic plague cases reported in Oregon, kills pet cat

The Bubonic plague is the most common plague and infects mammals through flea bites.

Health and Wellness
3 years ago
Free COVID-19 and flu testing coming to Whatcom County

The kiosks can also provide Narcan, pregnancy tests, STI tests and fentanyl test strips.

Crime
3 years ago
Skagit County sounding alarm over fentanyl overdose deaths

Last year, over 782,000 fentanyl pills and 11.5 kilograms of fentanyl powder were seized in Skagit County.

Community Events
3 years ago
FEATURE: Local organization to host Valentine’s Day beach cleanup event

The Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum is hosting a Valentine’s Day themed beach cleanup.

Farm
3 years ago
Bill banning octopus farming passes in WA state house

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.