Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Gas leak near Meador Avenue bridge fixed

Cascade Natural Gas reported that they finished their repairs at 2:30 p.m.

Traffic
1 year ago
Sewage spill temporarily closes Bloedel Donovan Park

The beach at the park remains closed until water quality testing assures that there are no residual concerns.

Local
1 year ago
Temporary medical examiner set to officially start in Whatcom County

The county council unanimously approved Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner during its meeting on Sept. 10.

Local
1 year ago
WWU employees walk off site during statewide protest

WPEA and WFSE called for public service employees to walk out after their most recent bargaining session with the state.

Local
1 year ago
YWCA emergency shelter granted $1 million in funds

The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved funding for the new shelter, which will house women and children experiencing homelessness.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/11/24

Sonics fans will have to wait just a little longer to get their hopes up for an NBA team returning to Seattle.

Local
1 year ago
UPDATE: Missing person located

The man walked away from PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center sometime on Sept 10.

Crime
1 year ago
Health department says nursing assistant possessed fentanyl while on the job

The drug was found during a raid following a child’s overdose death.

Crime
1 year ago
Convicted Lynden rapist sentenced

The 21-year-old man pled guilty to two sexual assaults that occurred in 2023.

Community Events
1 year ago
Whatcom County Farm Tour: A look at farm to table behind the scenes

In celebration of Eat Local Month on Sept. 14 there will be learning activities, products for sale and areas that are open for exploration at 16 different farms throughout the county.