Crime
1 year ago
Five arrested in connection to drug trafficking in Whatcom County

The arrests were made as a result of a multi-month and multi-agency investigation.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
WWU and SFU work together to analyze COVID-19’s impact on travel

WWU and SFU are working together to analyze data pertaining to COVID-19 and cross-border travel.

Community Events
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: What to do this weekend in Whatcom County

Need something to do this weekend? Look no further as the newsroom at MBN has you covered!

Lifestyle
1 year ago
El Sueñito named one of top ten best new breweries in U.S.

El Sueñito serves up creative brews along with delicious tamales and other Mexican fare.

Crime
1 year ago
WSDOT to begin pilot program testing anti-graffiti drones

WSDOT will oversee the pilot program and test its ability to identify the individuals who damage property with graffiti.

Crime
1 year ago
BRIEF: Mount Vernon fire station burns following port-a-potty blaze

The port-a-potty it was allegedly set in was on site during construction repairs from a frozen pipe that burst.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
REPORT: Whatcom ranks high nationally for greatest life expectancy

Ironically, Whatcom County’s long expectancy comes despite its residents reporting the heaviest drinking of Washington’s counties.

Community Events
1 year ago
FEATURE: Life as a Professional Extrovert

WWU grad and stand-up comedian Andrea Entz made waves as a local comic in Bellingham and Seattle.

Local
1 year ago
Lummi Island ferry ticket price increasing to combat budget shortfalls

The Whatcom County Council’s proposed resolution forecasts a fare shortfall of over $700,000 this year, resulting in a deficit of $434,000.

Farm
1 year ago
UPCOMING: Informational event for water rights adjudication preparation

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.