Local
9 months ago
City of Ferndale warns citizens of “compromised” emails

Anyone who’s unsure if an email is safe to open is being directed to call the Ferndale City Hall at (360) 384-4302. 

Health and Wellness
9 months ago
Record-breaking numbers of flu cases reported in Whatcom County

PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center says it’s experiencing “unprecedented” crowds of patients in its emergency department.

Government
9 months ago
New audit shows state Dept. of Commerce improperly gave grants to applicants

In the audit, they found that the Department of Commerce did not comply with certain requirements for grantees.

Government
9 months ago
Local lawmakers work to pass variety of bills in Olympia

Environmental, medical, higher education and bills covering other topics are being discussed in Olympia by local lawmakers.

Crime
9 months ago
Man arrested following drive-by shooting north of Bellingham

Deputies recovered the pistol and ammunition from the suspect’s car and arrested the driver for drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon.

Local
9 months ago
Allen Law Firm in Bellingham owes $1.3 million following sexual harassment reports

The Bellingham law firm has been ordered to pay two former employees who made reports of being sexually harassed at work.

Local
9 months ago
Financial assistance available to Whatcom County residents impacted by “bomb cyclone”

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

Local
9 months ago
Port of Bellingham moves forward with Phase 2 of Millworks Project

The new seven story complex will be built adjacent to the Phase 1 Millworks complex and feature roughly 109 units of “workforce” housing with a multi-level parking garage.

We Are Whatcom
9 months ago
Gretchen Leggitt and Nick Hartrich: Co-founders of Paper Whale

Hartrich and Leggitt also co-founded the Noisy Waters Mural Festival that brings in artists from around the world to paint amid celebration of multiple art forms including music and fashion.

Local
9 months ago
Local agencies rescue elderly woman who fell down embankment in Sumas

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.