Crime
1 year ago
Two suspects taken into custody in connection to downtown Bellingham drug dealing operation

Whatcom County Sheriff’s and the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force had been investigating one of the suspects since the summer.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County Treasurer’s Office remind taxpayers of upcoming property tax deadline

People are cautioned against making payments online as the site does not have postmark dates and will be considered late if they are not received on time.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Health officials find no evidence that bird flu is spreading among humans

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that people across the state should take precautions when it comes to their backyard flocks.

Local
1 year ago
WWU enrollment rates rise for the first time since COVID-19 pandemic

The university says campus population saw its first and second largest first-year classes entering in 2022 and 2023. 

Business
1 year ago
Backcountry Essentials expands storefront with new location on State Street

A staple business of downtown Bellingham has found its new location on State Street.

Crime
1 year ago
Ferndale woman arrested after making repeated false domestic violence allegations

The suspect made various claims of child physical and sexual abuse, all of which were found to be false.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County identifies new severe weather shelter location

The county had not received any applications until Lutheran Community Services agreed to open their doors.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council urges County Executive Sidhu to support food security in Whatcom County

The council voted unanimously during their evening meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, to pass the food banks plight onto the county executive’s office.

Local
1 year ago
Lynden Transport to deliver Capitol Christmas tree

The same Lynden Transport driver who made the trip back in 2015 will be behind the wheel once again.

Crime
1 year ago
Everson man sentenced to prison on drug and sexual assault charges

Following his prison sentence, the offender will be required to register as a sex offender.