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Local
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
UPDATE: Missing person located

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

Crime
2 years 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
2 years ago
Convicted Lynden rapist sentenced

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

Community Events
2 years 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.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom County sex offender is detained following petition filed by AG Ferguson

The man will be sent to the state’s civil commitment center for sexual predators on McNeil Island until his civil commitment trial in 2025.

Crime
2 years ago
Man sentenced after distributing fatal amount of drugs to inmate

The conviction occurred after two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell at the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham man arrested after recklessly riding homemade motorbike

The suspect was taken into custody after creating safety issues on city trails and roads.