Crime
2 days ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham
The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.
3 days ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.
6 days ago
At least one injured, two arrested following Birch Bay shooting
One person was taken to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting
Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn't require a public vote.
2 weeks ago
Threats against WCC end in Bellingham man’s arrest
An out-of-state caller reported the threats were made in a social media chatroom.
2 weeks ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion
The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.
3 weeks ago
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
3 weeks ago
Man sentenced in 2023 Bellingham drive-by shooting
A co-conspirator was caught throwing the suspected weapon out a car window prior to their arrests.
