Local
1 year ago
WWU employees walk off site during statewide protest

WPEA and WFSE called for public service employees to walk out after their most recent bargaining session with the state.

Local
1 year ago
YWCA emergency shelter granted $1 million in funds

The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved funding for the new shelter, which will house women and children experiencing homelessness.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing person located

The man walked away from PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center sometime on Sept 10.

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.