Crime
1 year ago
Ferndale woman charged in overdose death of young daughter pleads guilty

Two other men implicated in the 5-year-old’s death have hearings set for late July.

Features
1 year ago
Making it loud: Local guitar pedal builder collaborates with Bellingham brewery for new pedal release

From starting in a shed in Seattle to selling pedals around the globe, Spun Loud Effects continues to come up with new ideas for guitar players everywhere.

Local
1 year ago
Indigenous teen reported missing from Burlington

WSP believes that he may have travelled or is travelling to the Yakima area.

Local
1 year ago
Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County applies for USDA grant for home repairs to low-income homeowners

If awarded, the Home Preservation Grant would help Habitat make repairs affordable for low-income homeowners by helping offset the cost of labor and materials.

Crime
1 year ago
Seattle man sentenced for purchasing drugs that killed Bellingham girlfriend

An autopsy found that she died from a fentanyl overdose in October 2022.

Crime
1 year ago
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January

The incident occurred during an arrest where the officer hit a suspect in the face while being handcuffed.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County food banks request funding to combat food insecurity

The council did not taken action on either request during Tuesday’s committee of the whole meeting.

Local
1 year ago
County funding for Bellingham transitional housing facility in limbo

Concerns over drug use and several deaths at the facility have prompted concerns from community members.

Weather
1 year ago
Earthquakes continue to rattle off the coast of Vancouver Island

This earthquake comes a week after the USGS recorded 14 small tremors in the same area during a 48-hour period. 

Local
1 year ago
Explosive find in Bellingham donation bin prompts police response

The items have since been impounded for destruction.