Crime
1 year ago
Man accused of racially motivated assault against child in Bellingham found incompetent to stand trial

The Whatcom County Jail roster shows that the man has been transferred to Western State Hospital to begin his 90-day treatment before reevaluating his ability to stand trial.

Crime
1 year ago
Washington State Patrol seeks witnesses to hit-and-run on SR 542

Anyone with information on the suspect vehicle or who witnessed the collision is being asked to contact the WSP

Crime
1 year ago
Arlington man charged with reckless driving following fiery three car crash on I-5

I-5 was backed up for four miles as crews worked to clear the area of the vehicles that reignited once tow trucks pulled them apart.

Local
1 year ago
Easy Fire projected to be contained sooner than previously expected

The Easy Fire, burning near the North Cascades Highway in the Methow Valley, is 29% contained. The Pioneer Fire—burning over 38,000 acres northwest of Chelan County—is currently 23% contained.

Local
1 year ago
Texas Roadhouse brings “legendary steak” and job opportunities to Bellingham

The restaurant says it is hiring for both full and part-time positions and will employ a 220-person staff.

Crime
1 year ago
Road rage incident leads to shooting in Bellingham intersection

Bellingham Police are urging anyone who might have more information regarding the incident to contact them.

Local Sports
1 year ago
George Kirby tosses 6 solid innings, Mariners snap 5-game skid with 10-3 win over Pirates

The Mariners, who scored a total of nine runs in their previous five games, scored in four of the first five innings and went on to hand the Pirates their 13th loss in 16 games.

Local
1 year ago
Bicycle rider hit and killed by train in Ferndale

Police say accident happened on Hovander Road

Crime
1 year ago
Murder warrant issued for man wanted in connection with fatal fire near Concrete

Police say three people found dead in rubble of burned house had been shot