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Local
11 months ago
New report details challenges of operating Whatcom County’s severe weather shelter

It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges. 

Health and Wellness
11 months ago
Officials warn of potential measles exposure in King, Snohomish County

Public Health for Seattle and King County adds that this case isn’t connected to the other five that were diagnosed earlier this year.

Crime
11 months ago
Blaine man arrested for mass amounts of illegal content on flash drive

The man was arrested on the morning of Wednesday, May 14 and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail. 

Elections
11 months ago
Final chance to declare candidacy for local office is this week

The open seats will be listed on the general election ballot in November. 

Environmental
11 months ago
Burn ban takes effect in June for unincorporated Skagit County

The ban will be in effect until further notice.

We Are Whatcom
11 months ago
Leslie Lekos: Herbalist at Wildroot Botanicals

From a berry series during the summer to plenty of mushroom workshops in the fall, Lekos takes her students to remote areas of Whatcom and Skagit Counties to show the students what nature has to offer.

Government
11 months ago
Washington state joins lawsuit over threat of withheld federal funding

Washington received about $1.6 billion in federal funding last year to battle wildfires, prepare for emergencies and to improve transportation infrastructure.

Traffic
11 months ago
North Bellingham road closures could cause traffic delays over the coming days

Faber Construction says that the roundabout construction on James Street is on track to be completed by the end of June.

Crime
11 months ago
Ferndale Police assists Lynden Police in locating domestic violence suspect

The suspect now faces additional charges of obstruction and resisting arrest.

Health and Wellness
11 months 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.