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Local
2 years ago
City of Bellingham to begin clearing out city’s largest homeless encampment

Mayor Kim Lund is also urging property owners at a separate encampment to take immediate action.

Crime
2 years ago
Call-in potential threat raises false alarm, leads to Meridian High School lockdown

The high school and district office went into lockdown, while the middle school and Irene Reither Elementary were placed on secure mode.

Local
2 years ago
Community members rally around new fire engine in Bellingham

A “push-in” ceremony was attended by over 100 people including community members, city officials and firefighters.

Community Events
2 years ago
Holiday markets, bazaars and craft fairs in Whatcom County

Support local this holiday season by heading out to these events in the region.

Local
2 years ago
Woman sentenced for deadly DUI crash in 2022

The woman will spend the next six and a half years in jail, followed by a year and a half in community custody.

Crime
2 years ago
Man in custody after breaking into WWU-owned property

The man remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail. 

Crime
2 years ago
FBI continues search for ballot box arsonist

Anyone with information regarding the suspect is asked to contact the FBI.

Community Events
2 years ago
Lighthouse Mission and others look to locally address food insecurity this Thanksgiving

Lighthouse Mission is seeking volunteers for its annual Thanksgiving dinner and the deadline to participate in the annual Turkey Drive is on Nov. 18.

Crime
2 years ago
BRIEF: Four individuals arrested after attempting to enter the US illegally

Blaine Sector Border Patrol took all four individuals into custody without incident.

Crime
2 years ago
Skagit County Child Exploitation Operation leads to 14 arrests, two from Whatcom County

Anyone with information related to any of the suspects or potential victims is being asked to contact State Patrol’s Missing and Exploited Children Task Force.