Crime
1 year ago
Health department says nursing assistant possessed fentanyl while on the job

The drug was found during a raid following a child’s overdose death.

Crime
1 year ago
Convicted Lynden rapist sentenced

The 21-year-old man pled guilty to two sexual assaults that occurred in 2023.

Community Events
1 year ago
Ferndale Community Services hosting Harvest Festival next month

The festival is family-friendly and will include pumpkin painting, face painting, a costume exchange, cultural demonstrations and more.

Community Events
1 year ago
Whatcom County Farm Tour: A look at farm to table behind the scenes

In celebration of Eat Local Month on Sept. 14 there will be learning activities, products for sale and areas that are open for exploration at 16 different farms throughout the county.

Crime
1 year ago
Whatcom County sex offender is detained following petition filed by AG Ferguson

The man will be sent to the state’s civil commitment center for sexual predators on McNeil Island until his civil commitment trial in 2025.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Film lineup announced for Doctober film festival

Members can buy pre-sale tickets on Friday, Sept. 13, and tickets for non-members can be purchased the following Friday.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Man rescued from Nooksack Slough in multi-agency effort

Crews waded through waist-deep water and thick brush to reach the man who had been without food or water for over 30 hours.

Crime
1 year ago
Man sentenced after distributing fatal amount of drugs to inmate

The conviction occurred after two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell at the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham man arrested after recklessly riding homemade motorbike

The suspect was taken into custody after creating safety issues on city trails and roads.

Education
1 year ago
Student testing data reveals a steady decline in English scores

The statewide data showed math comprehension rising across almost all grade levels, meanwhile English language arts scores have slightly dropped across nearly every grade level.