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Crime
1 year ago
Suspected drug dealer in Bellingham arrested following months-long investigation

The man was arrested on Jan. 28 but released from the Whatcom County Jail the next day after posting bail.

Government
1 year ago
Cities in Washington follow Lynden in debate over fluoride in water

Proponents of fluoride argue it prevents tooth decay and can save on dental bills, while critics call it involuntary medication that could be dangerous.

Local
1 year ago
Lummi Island Ferry will be out of service for two weeks this spring

Public Works will offer pedestrian-only ferry service during the annual dry dock outage.

Weather
1 year ago
WEATHER: Snow forecast through the weekend, avalanche warning issued in Cascades

The lowlands of western Whatcom County will likely see at least two inches of snow through the upcoming weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham hopes to add flights to Mexico from Bellingham International Airport

Infrastructure improvements to enable the flights to begin this year

Local
1 year ago
Bloodworks Northwest issues Code Red emergency due to critical need for blood donations

There are four donation centers in Whatcom County, three in Bellingham and one in Lynden.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Update to Canadian border policy impacts Pacific Crest Trail hikers

The Canadian Border Services Agency announced that hikers will have to go through an official Port of Entry if they want to finish the Canadian leg of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man arrested for posting explicit content of minors to social media

The media was being posted to social media platforms without the consent of several underage victims.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu announces timeline for development of new jail

Discussions will start off with a meeting between bond consultants, the county council and the Finance Advisory Board in mid-February.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham medical facility reports potential cyberattack

Mount Baker Imaging posted an announcement on Jan. 27 that their computer network was “disrupted” earlier this week.