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2 years ago
WA dealer receives longer sentences after attempted murder of witness

A drug dealer will receive a longer sentence of 17 years after attempting to hire a hitman to kill one of the witnesses in his trial.

Local
2 years ago
Fishery fined $6,200 for diesel fuel spill in Bellingham Bay

Ecology says the crew did not report the spill or immediately address the known leak.

Local
2 years ago
Lighthouse Mission getting nearly $1 million for new facility

The new facility, located on 910 W. Holly Street, is expected to be finished by September of next year.

Local
2 years ago
Fish and Wildlife warning drivers to watch out for elk

Though Whatcom and Skagit counties are home to the smallest of the ten recognized elk herds in the state, there is still reason to be wary on our rural highways.

Local
2 years ago
Man in custody after attempting to flee BPD officers twice

An injured passenger was also arrested on drug charges.

Local
2 years ago
Grizzlies may be reintroduced to Whatcom County

Grizzly bears could be reintroduced to Whatcom County after overhunting depleted population in the mid-90s. Parkplanning is accepting public comment through Nov. 13.

Local
2 years ago
More burn bans lifted in Whatcom County

Caution is still being urged for any type of burning, whether it is land clearing or recreational.

Local
2 years ago
SURVEY: Half of Washington college students lacking basic needs

The Council found that four in ten students reported experiencing food insecurity in the last month.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Schools announces new Climate Action Plan

Their announcement of the plan coincides with Climate Action Week in Bellingham.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection with fatal overdose

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.