Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley responds to immigration executive orders

Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley said in an open letter that he has received questions regarding potential changes to how the sheriff’s office handles federal immigration enforcement.

Local
10 months ago
Salvation Army in Bellingham receives $50K donation from Dolly Parton

The grant is a portion of a $1 million donation that is being distributed to communities experiencing a high demand for food services.

Government
10 months ago
Seattle judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s end to birthright citizenship

The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants’ rights groups across the country. 

Crime
10 months ago
Bellingham bike thief taken into custody

A community member saw an ad online for an electric bike that appeared to have been stolen earlier this month.

Crime
10 months ago
Suspect arrested four months after false bomb threat at Bellis Fair Mall

The bomb threat was called into the Bellingham mall in September, but officers did not find anything suspicious at the time.

Crime
10 months ago
Bellingham police report nearly 30 DUI arrests in the new year

BPD notes that two people have been taken into custody on drug charges as well.

Local
10 months ago
Lummi Island ferry rates set to temporarily decrease

The rates will return to what they were in May 2024 following a court ruling that decided the recent fare increase was miscalculated.

Crime
10 months ago
Lummi man convicted of strangling partner on reservation

The man faces up to ten years in prison for the conviction.

Environmental
10 months ago
Steelhead fishing season opens in Skagit County

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife says fishery managers are forecasting that just over 7,000 wild steelhead will return this year.

Government
10 months ago
Bill to cap rent increases for Washington tenants moves past first stage

State law currently prohibits cities from regulating rent levels themselves.