Crime
1 year ago
Teen boy faces charges for the death of five family members east of Seattle

The hearing has been ordered for June 4, and the teen will enter a plea at that time. 

Government
1 year ago
Rick Larsen joins local leaders at opioid bill introduction event in Bellingham

Representatives from around Washington spoke about new legislation and ongoing efforts to combat the opioid crisis.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
E. coli outbreak tied to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders makes its way to Washington state

Early reports from the CDC indicate that onions may have caused the outbreak, though the cause is still under investigation.

Community Events
1 year ago
Local authorities to participate in National Drug Takeback Day

Discard old medications at one of four collection sites in Whatcom County.

Community Events
1 year ago
City of Bellingham and NSEA seek volunteers to help improve Whatcom Falls Park

In honor of Make a Difference Day, the park will get a habitat face lift on Oct. 26 with the help of Whatcom County locals.

Local
1 year ago
Uncertain future of Rainier Avenue Bridge looms as residents battle with City of Bellingham

The Rainier Avenue Bridge connects nearly a dozen homes to the rest of the city, and its future is uncertain.

Weather
1 year ago
High winds forecasted for Whatcom County this weekend

Winds are forecasted to peak on Friday night.

Crime
1 year ago
Two suspects taken into custody in connection to downtown Bellingham drug dealing operation

Whatcom County Sheriff’s and the Whatcom Gang and Drug Task Force had been investigating one of the suspects since the summer.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County Treasurer’s Office remind taxpayers of upcoming property tax deadline

People are cautioned against making payments online as the site does not have postmark dates and will be considered late if they are not received on time.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Health officials find no evidence that bird flu is spreading among humans

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that people across the state should take precautions when it comes to their backyard flocks.