Crime
1 year ago
Health department says nursing assistant possessed fentanyl while on the job

The drug was found during a raid following a child’s overdose death.

Crime
1 year ago
Convicted Lynden rapist sentenced

The 21-year-old man pled guilty to two sexual assaults that occurred in 2023.

Community Events
1 year ago
Ferndale Community Services hosting Harvest Festival next month

The festival is family-friendly and will include pumpkin painting, face painting, a costume exchange, cultural demonstrations and more.

Community Events
1 year ago
Whatcom County Farm Tour: A look at farm to table behind the scenes

In celebration of Eat Local Month on Sept. 14 there will be learning activities, products for sale and areas that are open for exploration at 16 different farms throughout the county.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Mariners place starter Luis Castillo on the 15-day IL sidelining him for the stretch run

Seattle selected catcher Seby Zavala from Triple-A Tacoma to fill the open roster spot.

Local Sports
1 year ago
Machado becomes Padres career home run leader, Tatis goes deep as San Diego tops Seattle 7-3

George Kirby (11-11) was tagged for five earned runs and has allowed 11 homers.

Crime
1 year ago
Whatcom County sex offender is detained following petition filed by AG Ferguson

The man will be sent to the state’s civil commitment center for sexual predators on McNeil Island until his civil commitment trial in 2025.

Entertainment
1 year ago
Film lineup announced for Doctober film festival

Members can buy pre-sale tickets on Friday, Sept. 13, and tickets for non-members can be purchased the following Friday.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Man rescued from Nooksack Slough in multi-agency effort

Crews waded through waist-deep water and thick brush to reach the man who had been without food or water for over 30 hours.

Crime
1 year ago
Man sentenced after distributing fatal amount of drugs to inmate

The conviction occurred after two inmates were found unresponsive in their cell at the Whatcom County Jail.