Government
5 months ago
Whatcom County Council responds to lawsuit filed by inmate at Whatcom County Jail

The person is seeking nearly $5 million in damages and prompt access to appropriate medical care.

Local
5 months ago
Federal judge offers relief to Job Corps across the country, including Skagit County

The Department of Labor says it’s working closely with the Justice Department to respond to Thursday’s decision. 

Crime
5 months ago
Local agency warns residents of ongoing DMV text scams

Anyone who receives the scam texts are encouraged to report it to the FTC. 

Environmental
5 months ago
Whatcom County officials remind public of firework laws

As of this year, the updated laws include sky lanterns that are anchored by a string or cord.

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
Mobile blood donation stations to make stops around Bellingham this July

All three mobile events will be open to anyone eligible to donate between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Local
5 months ago
Road to Artist Point at Mount Baker to reopen on June 27

WSDOT estimates that more than 650 vehicles travel each day to visit Artist Point once it reopens each summer. 

Local
5 months ago
New crosswalks and protected bike lanes become permanent on Eldridge Avenue

The new bike lanes removed a significant amount of room for street parking on Eldridge, but Public Works found in their project report that most side streets have ample space for parking.

Government
5 months ago
Washington state denied aid from FEMA for last fall’s “bomb cyclone” damage

Sen. Patty Murray called the decision “outrageous” and a “dangerous politicization of disaster assistance.”

Local
5 months ago
Chuckanut Bay residents relieved as Bellingham approves plan to replace Rainier Avenue bridge

Preliminary funding data shows that the new bridge could be completed by 2028. 

Local
5 months ago
Jury finds PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center not liable for alleged misdiagnosis

After a trial spanning nearly three weeks, the jury found that the doctor followed the applicable standard of care.

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