Crime
11 months ago
Man arrested following drive-by shooting north of Bellingham

Deputies recovered the pistol and ammunition from the suspect’s car and arrested the driver for drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon.

Local
11 months ago
Allen Law Firm in Bellingham owes $1.3 million following sexual harassment reports

The Bellingham law firm has been ordered to pay two former employees who made reports of being sexually harassed at work.

Local
11 months ago
Financial assistance available to Whatcom County residents impacted by “bomb cyclone”

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

Local
11 months ago
Port of Bellingham moves forward with Phase 2 of Millworks Project

The new seven story complex will be built adjacent to the Phase 1 Millworks complex and feature roughly 109 units of “workforce” housing with a multi-level parking garage.

Local
11 months ago
Local agencies rescue elderly woman who fell down embankment in Sumas

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.

Local
11 months ago
State lawmakers honor longtime WCC President

A resolution was adopted in late January recognizing WCC President Dr. Kathi Hiyane Brown, who is set to retire on March 1.

Local
11 months ago
Whatcom County residents invited to complete homeless housing plan survey

Whatcom Health and Community Services is developing a “Five Year Local Homeless Housing Plan” and looking for feedback by March 7.

Education
11 months ago
Community input sought for $71 million Meridian Middle School bond proposal

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

Government
11 months ago
New bill in Olympia looks to tighten pretrial release eligibility

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Government
11 months ago
State senators in Olympia debate bill targeting drivers fleeing police

The bill is being praised by law enforcement agencies around the state, but some prosecutors argue that the process of getting the vehicle out of the pound may be too complex.