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2 years ago
Man sentenced for dealing fentanyl in Whatcom County

33-year-old Ahbdurman Ahmed sold thousands of fentanyl pills within the county, including many that ended up on the Lummi reservation.

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2 years ago
Human remains confirmed in suitcase found at Ross Lake

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police say the victim has been identified as a resident of Canada.

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2 years ago
Blizzard warning for north Cascades, wind advisory for western Whatcom County

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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2 years ago
Upcoming WA legislative session to address housing, climate change, fentanyl crisis

Gov. Inslee wants to address the climate as he describes the topic to be the biggest source of long-term issues facing the state.

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2 years ago
Smokey bear license plate bill pre-filed ahead of WA legislative session

The license plate will be available for Washington drivers in October 2024 if passed this legislative session.

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2 years ago
STUDY: Green space could help older adults’ mental health

Potential solutions for mental health issues include nature “prescriptions” where people are prescribed time outside.

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2 years ago
Ferry service reductions upcoming to increase ferry reliability

A lack of in-commission vessels and low staffing are contributing to the recent inconsistency.

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2 years ago
Severe Winter Shelter opens this weekend ahead of predicted freezing temperatures

Bellingham’s Severe Weather Shelter on N State Street will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday nights.

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2 years ago
Bellingham gaming bar Endgame closing over financial struggles

The bar will close Feb. 24 after four years as the only gaming-centric bar in downtown Bellingham.

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2 years ago
Charcuterie boards recalled for salmonella-related sickness reports

The nine and 18 oz. Charcuterie Sampler Prosciutto, Sweet Soppressata and Dry Coppa will have a “best by” date of April 27, 2024 and establishment numbers of 7543B and 47967 on the package.