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.

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