'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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.