5-year-old Ferndale girl’s death under investigation
Ferndale police are investigating after a 5-year-old girl died last week.
Ferndale police are investigating after a 5-year-old girl died last week.
Bellingham mayor proposes ban on open drug use, creation of therapeutic court
Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood on Monday introduced a proposal to city council to ban drug use in public places.
Bellingham Mayor Seth Fleetwood on Monday introduced a proposal to city council to ban drug use in public places.
Bellingham Police solve 1987 cold case, suspect charged with murder
Bellingham Police have finally solved a murder case from 35 years ago, using advancements in DNA testing to identify and arrest the suspect in Oregon.
Bellingham Police have finally solved a murder case from 35 years ago, using advancements in DNA testing to identify and arrest the suspect in Oregon.
Invasive species pose serious threat to Washington state
Scientists are fighting a never-ending multi-billion dollar war across the country: an attempt to keep invasive species from spreading and wrecking economies.
Scientists are fighting a never-ending multi-billion dollar war across the country: an attempt to keep invasive species from spreading and wrecking economies.
Bellingham PD: Man arrested after threatening people with airsoft gun, robbing store
A man was arrested after threatening people in Bellingham with an airsoft gun, pointing it at police and robbing a store.
A man was arrested after threatening people in Bellingham with an airsoft gun, pointing it at police and robbing a store.
VIDEO: Whatcom County deputies seek ATM robbery suspects in Blaine
Whatcom County deputies are looking for two men suspected of breaking into a gas station in Blaine with a stolen car, then trying to bust open an ATM.
Whatcom County deputies are looking for two men suspected of breaking into a gas station in Blaine with a stolen car, then trying to bust open an ATM.
Bellingham Public Schools responds to student's lawsuit claiming district's failure to report sexual abuse
Last month, a 16-year-old filed a lawsuit against Bellingham Public Schools, accusing them of failing to act or report when she was allegedly sexually abused. The district has denied mishandling any reports from the student.
Last month, a 16-year-old filed a lawsuit against Bellingham Public Schools, accusing them of failing to act or report when she was allegedly sexually abused. The district has denied mishandling any reports from the student.
Two Whatcom County deputies return to service after being shot in the face during line of duty
Two Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies are returning to work after being shot at while on duty.
Two Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies are returning to work after being shot at while on duty.
Two Whatcom County deputies return to service after being shot in the face during line of duty
Two Whatcom County sheriff?s deputies are returning to work after being shot at while on duty.
Two Whatcom County sheriff?s deputies are returning to work after being shot at while on duty.
Docs: Bellingham man federally charged for attempting to sexually assault child
A Bellingham man faces federal charges, accused of attempting to sexually assault a child.
A Bellingham man faces federal charges, accused of attempting to sexually assault a child.
'It's crazy'; Businesses in Ferndale forced to close due to snowfall
Businesses in Ferndale had to operate on limited staff or were forced to shut down when employees couldn't get to work due to snowy roads Tuesday.
Businesses in Ferndale had to operate on limited staff or were forced to shut down when employees couldn't get to work due to snowy roads Tuesday.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Police arrested a man who shot and killed a 21-year-old at a Halloween party near Western Washington University Friday night.