Lifestyle
1 year ago
Five people and a dog rescued in waters off Lummi Island

One person received EMS treatment, but no one was hospitalized.

Local
1 year ago
Judge denies GOP-led suit to remove initiatives’ ballot information

The judge said a state law requires the financial disclosures on the ballot.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Injured backcountry skier rescued from North Cascades

Paramedics met with the skier and rescue crews early Saturday.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
More advisories issued for beaches around Whatcom County

Members of the public and their pets are advised to avoid contact with the water and sand in those areas.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Bellingham seeks feedback on city’s drinking water quality

The state Department of Health requires cities to update their water system plans every 10 years.

Business
1 year ago
Whatcom County’s Tastiest Taco Competition returns for second year

Participants can buy a booklet that will get them one free taco at the businesses taking part in the event.

Crime
1 year ago
Man arrested for first-degree murder, suspected of attacking victim using hammer

Police were called to the scene at Old Samish Road Thursday.

Local
1 year ago
Apollo 8 astronaut dead after plane crash off the San Juans

William Anders was best known for the iconic “Earthrise” photo he took that shows the planet as a shadowed blue marble from space.

Crime
1 year ago
Bellingham funeral home under investigation for claims of improperly storing bodies

Moles Farewell Tributes and Crematory Center is accused of storing unrefrigerated remains for the county Medical Examiner.

Local
1 year ago
BRIEF: Burn ban in Skagit County starting June 15

The ban will continue until further notice.