Local
3 months ago
Several Whatcom County recreation spots among millions of acres of public land eligible for sale under President Trump’s proposed bill

The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.

Local
3 months ago
Funding secured to jumpstart senior housing projects in rural Whatcom County

The 11-unit housing development for seniors was severely damaged by flooding in November 2021 and all of its residents were forced to relocate.

Local
3 months ago
Authorities release new details of explosion in Oak Harbor residence

Human remains and the cause of the explosion was found at the scene.

Crime
3 months ago
Attorneys in the Kohberger case request trial delay

Attorneys are still reviewing evidence and struggling to get potential witnesses to agree to be interviewed.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County adds more Narcan dispenser in public spaces

The boxes offer free, 24/7 access to the naloxone, also known as Narcan, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

Traffic
3 months ago
UPDATE: Chuckanut Drive fully reopens following 58-day closure

The stretch has been closed since a rockslide on April 22. It was covered by a pile of boulders initially estimated to be 30′ high and 150′ long. 

Local
3 months ago
Investigation begins after explosion at an Oak Harbor residence

The Island County Sheriff’s Office has set up an online portal for witnesses to submit any video or photos they may have of the incident.

Local
3 months ago
Former Whatcom County firefighter and trailblazer to be honored in Olympia

The memorial service will begin at 1 p.m. on Sunday at the state capitol’s West Campus. 

Crime
3 months ago
Former Blaine resident accused of child sex abuse arrested after a decade on the run

Earlier this month, the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office learned that the man had been located in Missouri.

Local
3 months ago
Search and Rescue team rescues two people in North Cascades

Both were transported to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham in stable condition.

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