Local
2 years ago
Suspects arrested for drive-by shootings in Ferndale facing more charges

Sheriff’s Office detectives developed probable cause for more charges against 18-year-old Alejandro Villa Herrera and the male juvenile involved in the earlier shootings near Ferndale.

Local
2 years ago
Still high demand for blood donations in western Washington

Anyone in good health over the age of 18 can donate blood every 56 days.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
UW leading study on psychedelic mushrooms and cancer diagnoses

UW Medicine oncologist and palliative-care specialist Dr. Anthony Back says a serious diagnosis presents patients with extreme emotional burdens.

Local
2 years ago
Ecology declares drought emergency for Whatcom and Skagit Counties

The Nooksack Basin and the Upper and Lower Skagit Basins are among the watersheds that are affected by low snowmelt, lack of spring rain and low stream flows.

Local
2 years ago
California man arrested after leading WSP on high-speed chase across border

The 21-year-old man was treated for his injuries and faces multiple charges in Canada and the US.

Local
2 years ago
Police arrest Bellingham man, 17-year-old after drive by shooting

The man was booked into Whatcom County Jail and the juvenile was booked into Juvenile Detention.

Local
2 years ago
BTC student information may have been compromised in cyber attack

BTC says they will soon receive a list of individuals who were affected and the types of personal information that may have been included.

Local
2 years ago
City of Bellingham ending free shower program at Arne Hanna

Other alternatives for available free showers include at downtown’s Base Camp and a mobile shower trailer operated by the Homeless Outreach Team every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at 1515 Birchwood Ave.

Local
2 years ago
Supreme Court orders Petrogas to pay millions in taxes to Whatcom County

An assessor for Whatcom County says this will benefit all property owners next year who have been paying more tax because of Petrogas’s underpaying.

Local
2 years ago
Deadline for volunteers to write pro and con statements on tax for new County jail

The council will appoint two or three people to each committee to produce pro and con statements for the voter’s pamphlet.