Student sues Bellingham Public Schools, claims administrators failed to report sexual abuse
The 16-year-old girl claims another student at Squalicum High School sexually abused her for months. Court docs say she reported the abuse to administrators, but they never told police. Instead, they put her in a room with her alleged abuser and told them to "shake hands."
U.S. Coast Guard rescues overturned kayaker in Bellingham Bay
The U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) rescued a kayaker who overturned in 46-degree water in Bellingham Bay on Saturday.
No northern giant hornets found in Washington in 2022
Citizen trapping of northern giant hornets in northwest Washington ended Nov. 30 without any confirmed sightings of the hornets this year, state officials said Tuesday.
6 suspects charged in North Sound drug trafficking operation
Six suspects have been federally charged in connection to a Mexico-based drug trafficking operation in the North Sound.
Washington hospitals already struggling with capacity grapple with RSV, flu season
Hospitals are feeling the stress of a one-two punch of RSV and influenza season.
Staffing shortage at Whatcom County Public Works could affect snow response
A staffing shortage within Whatcom County Public Works may have an impact on the county's winter weather response, the department announced.
42nd Legislative District: Sefzik, Shewmake neck-and-neck in early returns
State Sen. Simon Sefzik is facing Democratic State Rep. Sharon Shewmake in the partisan race for the 42nd Legislative District in Whatcom County.
Parts of SR 20 closed in North Cascades for potential avalanche danger
The North Cascades National Park Services (NPS) announced parts of State Route 20 will be temporarily closed on Thursday, because of a rock slide and potential avalanche danger.
Police arrest suspect who shot, killed 21-year-old at a Halloween party near WWU
Police arrested a man who shot and killed a 21-year-old at a Halloween party near Western Washington University Friday night.
Man arrested in connection to fatal Bellingham drive-by shooting
Police arrested a suspect in connection to a fatal drive-by shooting in Bellingham last week.
3 arrested for trafficking over 75k fentanyl pills into Whatcom County
Two people were arrested in Bellingham and another in North Carolina in connection to trafficking more than 75,000 fentanyl pills into Whatcom County.
Bellingham police seize 2,000 suspected fentanyl pills, thousands of dollars in cash
Bellingham police said they arrested a suspected drug dealer and seized several drugs, cash and a gun.
Several Puget Sound-area schools cancelling outdoor activities due to poor air quality
As of 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 19, Seattle had the worst air quality in the world. Seattle kept the ranking at second-worst air quality throughout the day.
1 killed, 1 injured in Bellingham shooting
One person was killed and another was injured in a shooting in Bellingham early Sunday morning.
Hiker suffering heat stroke rescued near Mt. Baker
A 55-year-old hiker was rescued near Mt. Baker on Saturday after suffering heat stroke.
Missing Bellingham man with dementia found safe
The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) say a man with dementia who was reported missing this week has been found safe and was reunited with his family.
WSP investigating deadly crash involving a pedestrian in Bellingham
The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating after a driver killed a man walking on the side of the road in Bellingham Friday morning.
WSP search for suspect that fled the scene of a deadly motorcycle crash in Bellingham
Police are looking for a hit-and-run suspect that caused a crash that ended up killing a motorcyclist in Bellingham Thursday night.
Suspect in custody after barricading himself inside Ferndale motel
A suspect was taken into custody after barricading himself inside a Ferndale motel Tuesday morning.
Railroad tie hurled at police car in Bellingham, shattering windshield
Bellingham Police say two officers escaped serious injury over the weekend when someone hurled a railroad tie at the windshield of their patrol car.