Crime
15 hours ago
Two separate Whatcom County murder trials begin in January
36-year-old Alexander Vanags and 67-year-old Lynda Mercy are each facing second degree murder charges.
7 days ago
Bellingham man arrested in connection to reported stabbing that sent one to the hospital
The 32-year-old suspect is being held at the Whatcom County Jail on $1 million bail.
2 weeks ago
Car chase in Skagit County lands suspect in hospital
A WSDOT crewmember spotted the suspect near Gages Slough, where he was "forced" into custody by several law enforcement agencies.
2 weeks ago
Two Bellingham residents face federal charges over alleged drug trafficking
Both could face a at least ten years in prison.
3 weeks ago
Large fire at Bellingham encampment includes ominous warning
The cause of the fire and warning remains unknown.
3 weeks ago
Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct
Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham man in critical condition after suspected DUI crash in Burlington
Police arrested a Mount Vernon man following the crash, which sent three people to the hospital.
4 weeks ago
Canadian woman accused of assaulting border patrol agent in Blaine
The woman is facing two charges in federal court after the FBI says she kicked a supervisor in the face.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham man arrested after allegedly stabbing passerby with a pocketknife
He remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.
4 weeks ago
Afghan national from Bellingham charged in National Guard shooting makes first court appearance
29-year-old Rahmanullah Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty to five charges, including first-degree murder.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham man cited for alleged DUI involving city vehicle
The driver was cited and released for additional medical treatment.





