Local
2 years ago
Mayor Kim Lund announces two new city deputy administrators

Mayor Lund says both additions will focus on working across departments to increase collaboration within the city.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council members mull over locked mailbox proposal

Councilmembers will vote on the ordinance at their next committee of the whole meeting. 

Crime
2 years ago
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries

No suspects have been identified at this time, and anyone with information is asked to call the University Police.

Local
2 years ago
Gov. Inslee announces Jennifer Slattery to fill fifth seat in Whatcom County Superior Court

Inslee said in a statement that her experience, respect from peers and dedication to the community were all factors in her appointment.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County implements hiring freeze following revenue and funding declines

County Executive Satpal Sidhu informed Whatcom County employees that the temporary freeze will provide leaders time to plan out the county’s budget decisions moving forward.

Crime
2 years ago
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest

The unresponsive man threw a glass bottle and threatened to pull out a gun, after being woken by a fire crew.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham man faces charges after threatening BPD officers and 911 dispatchers

The suspect remains at the Whatcom County Jail after continuously calling 911 to threaten and harass officers. He was already charged with phone harassment earlier in the year.

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Semi-truck turned over on Squalicum Way

Driver was going too fast leading the semi-truck to flip onto its side. A portion of the road was closed for several hours.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Bellingham seeks feedback on landmark tree ordinance

There will be an opportunity to give feedback during the city council’s regular meeting Monday, July 15.

Entertainment
2 years ago
NW Tune-Up Festival 2024: Photos from day one

NW Tune-Up continues through Sunday, July 14 with more music and biking entertainment.