'Help us get peace': Family of man shot, killed at Lake Padden Park increases reward hoping it leads to arrest
The family of a man shot and killed at Lake Padden Park on May 15, 2023 has increased the Crime Stoppers reward hoping it'll lead to an arrest.
The family of a man shot and killed at Lake Padden Park on May 15, 2023 has increased the Crime Stoppers reward hoping it'll lead to an arrest.
'Help her get some intervention,' father pleads for community's help to find woman who assaulted his daughter
Police in Bellingham need the community's help identifying a woman accused of assaulting a child. The incident allegedly happened Nov. 11, 2023 at Playdate located inside Bellis Fair Mall.
Police in Bellingham need the community's help identifying a woman accused of assaulting a child. The incident allegedly happened Nov. 11, 2023 at Playdate located inside Bellis Fair Mall.
Body recovered from historic Bellingham building 10 days after massive fire
A body has been recovered from the Fairhaven Terminal Building in Bellingham that went up in flames earlier this month. An employee was reported missing at the time of the fire-- but the medical examiner's office will officially determine if it is the same individual.
A body has been recovered from the Fairhaven Terminal Building in Bellingham that went up in flames earlier this month. An employee was reported missing at the time of the fire-- but the medical examiner's office will officially determine if it is the same individual.
Family shares photos of business owner missing in Bellingham fire
A business owner in Bellingham is still missing after a fire at a historic building.
A business owner in Bellingham is still missing after a fire at a historic building.
Bellingham business owner missing after fire
Fire officials said the fire caused extensive damage to the historic Harris Avenue structure, destroying the Harris Avenue Café, the former Tony’s Coffee now called Old Independent Coffeehouse, and multiple second floor office spaces.
Fire officials said the fire caused extensive damage to the historic Harris Avenue structure, destroying the Harris Avenue Café, the former Tony’s Coffee now called Old Independent Coffeehouse, and multiple second floor office spaces.
One person missing after fire destroys history building
One person was reported missing after a fire destroyed a historic building in Fairhaven.
One person was reported missing after a fire destroyed a historic building in Fairhaven.
Two incidents of vandalism at Bellingham Parks will cost thousands to repair, police looking for suspects
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures.
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures.
Two incidents of vandalism at Bellingham Parks will cost thousands to repair
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures. The latest incident happened this past weekend, with someone using a vehicle to cause thousands of dollars in damage at Lake Padden Park by tearing up an area near the ball fields. Another incident also happened recently at Boulevard Park near the bay. The repair bills for the two parks alone could cost taxpayers in Bellingham upwards of $8,000 to fix the muddy mess.
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures. The latest incident happened this past weekend, with someone using a vehicle to cause thousands of dollars in damage at Lake Padden Park by tearing up an area near the ball fields. Another incident also happened recently at Boulevard Park near the bay. The repair bills for the two parks alone could cost taxpayers in Bellingham upwards of $8,000 to fix the muddy mess.
Bellingham Police arrest man accused of rape, seek public's help in identifying additional victims
Police in Bellingham arrested a man accused of rape, and they are now asking for the public’s help in identifying more potential victims.
Police in Bellingham arrested a man accused of rape, and they are now asking for the public’s help in identifying more potential victims.
This is the drunkest city in Washington state, study finds
The drunkest city in Washington might surprise you. Any guesses?
The drunkest city in Washington might surprise you. Any guesses?
Frustrated renters create map of problem properties in Bellingham
Frustrated Bellingham tenants are retaliating against landlords using a new “rental radar.”
Frustrated Bellingham tenants are retaliating against landlords using a new “rental radar.”
Bellingham church group set to return home after being stuck in Israel
A church group from Bellingham that had been stuck in Israel following the Hamas attacks says it will heading back home.
A church group from Bellingham that had been stuck in Israel following the Hamas attacks says it will heading back home.
Bellingham man arrested for slew of sex crimes against minors in the 2000s
Whatcom County detectives arrested a Bellingham man suspected of two-dozen sex crimes against minors in the 2000s, when he was growing up.
Whatcom County detectives arrested a Bellingham man suspected of two-dozen sex crimes against minors in the 2000s, when he was growing up.
13 dogs rescued from Bellingham encampment after drug bust
More than a dozen dogs will be available for adoption after they were rescued from an encampment during a drug bust last month in Whatcom County.
More than a dozen dogs will be available for adoption after they were rescued from an encampment during a drug bust last month in Whatcom County.
Detective accused of 'misusing public funds' for dry cleaning
In May 2023, an employee noticed that two detectives were spending more than others within the department on dry cleaning. When an email was sent to McGinty and another detective, he responded: "Justin has zero to blame; this one is all me."
In May 2023, an employee noticed that two detectives were spending more than others within the department on dry cleaning. When an email was sent to McGinty and another detective, he responded: "Justin has zero to blame; this one is all me."
Bellingham PD detective accused of 'misusing public funds' for dry cleaning
The official accusation against Bellingham Police detective Bo McGinty is "misappropriation of funds," but put simply: he spent his colleague's dry cleaning funds that weren't being used.
The official accusation against Bellingham Police detective Bo McGinty is "misappropriation of funds," but put simply: he spent his colleague's dry cleaning funds that weren't being used.
Bloodworks Northwest says it needs blood donations in next 7 days
Bloodworks Northwest released its weekly bloody supply forecast and said on Monday that it is in need of 2,500 donations in the next seven days.
Bloodworks Northwest released its weekly bloody supply forecast and said on Monday that it is in need of 2,500 donations in the next seven days.
30K fentanyl pills recovered, 5 drug dealers arrested in Whatcom County
After a months-long investigation, police arrested five drug dealers and recovered around 30,000 fentanyl pills in Whatcom County.
After a months-long investigation, police arrested five drug dealers and recovered around 30,000 fentanyl pills in Whatcom County.
Lanes of I-5 blocked for hours near Bellingham after power lines fall across road
I-5 has finally reopened after power lines fell on the road near Bellingham, causing several cars to crash.
I-5 has finally reopened after power lines fell on the road near Bellingham, causing several cars to crash.
Sheriff: Inmate trying to escape Whatcom Co. Jail exposes aging jail infrastructure
Authorities say an inmate with a history of attacking officers and trying to slip from custody was busted again Tuesday trying to break out of Whatcom County Jail.
Authorities say an inmate with a history of attacking officers and trying to slip from custody was busted again Tuesday trying to break out of Whatcom County Jail.