California father, son identified in fatal Nooksack River rafting accident

A 55-year-old California man and his 10-year-old son were identified as the victims who died in last week’s fatal rafting incident on the Nooksack River.

Bodies of 2 men recovered from Nooksack River after raft flipped over

The bodies of two river rafters were recovered from the Nooksack River after their raft flipped over in a rapid on Tuesday, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. 

Woman accused of killing boyfriend's daughter finishes testimony that could determine her fate

Kamee Dixon was back on the witness stand to tell her side of the story about the events leading to the death of her boyfriend’s daughter. Dixon was charged with homicide by abuse and second-degree murder for the death of 3-year-old Hazel Homan.

Supreme Court rules Whatcom County man cannot sue Border Patrol agent

A Whatcom County man is at the center of a recent United States Supreme Court ruling that may now limit a U.S. citizen’s ability to sue federal law enforcement officers for violating Constitutional rights.

Woman on trial for the death boyfriend's daughter claimed to have loving relationship with child

A Bellingham woman on trial for the death of her boyfriend’s 3-year-old daughter told the court she and the child shared a loving relationship. Kamee Dixon took the stand for the second day– sharing memories of what she claimed were happy times with Hazel Homan.

Father gives testimony on day two of trial for woman accused of shaking 3-year-old to death

Jury trial continued on Wednesday for a Bellingham woman accused of killing her boyfriend’s 3-year-old daughter. Detectives said Hazel Homan suffered a brain injury consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome in November 2019. 

Convicted felon arrested in connection to Blaine drive-by shooting

Whatcom County deputies arrested a suspect of a drive-by shooting Tuesday night, believed to be a 14-time convicted felon.

Bellingham woman accused of shaking 3-year-old to death hears testimony from child's father at trial

Jury trial is underway of a Bellingham woman accused of shaking the life out of a 3-year-old girl. Detectives said Hazel Homan suffered a brain injury consistent with Shaken Baby Syndrome in Nov. 2019.

Ferndale woman indicted for trafficking counterfeit luxury goods

A Ferndale woman has been indicted for advertising items from high-end retailers like Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton at just a fraction of their normal price. Court docs say they were actually knock-off products shipped from Hong Kong.

WSDA unveils its plans for 2022 Asian giant hornet season

The Washington State Department of Agriculture is continuing its efforts to eradicate Asian giant hornets and officials unveiled their plans for this year. 

Bellingham Police search for suspect who stabbed 2 at a party near WWU

Bellingham Police are searching for a suspect who stabbed two people at a party just after midnight Friday night near Western Washington University.

Bellingham man starts trail patrols as car prowls increase nearly 200% citywide

In the Bellingham area, police say reports of car prowls across the city are up nearly 200% over the same time last year. Some area trails have been especially hard hit, including the Chuckanut Trail and surrounding parking areas.

Volunteers keep watch on cars at local trailheads amid spike in break-ins
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As warm weather brings out hikers it is also bringing out thieves. Now a group of volunteers is showing up in an effort to put an end to the break-ins.

State scientists heading to South Korea to study trapping methods of Asian giant hornet

WSDA is also working on new technology to better detect and track the Asian Giant Hornet during flight in areas where they are more prevalent. The state is also accepting applications for new paid positions in Whatcom County for trapping.

Redmond to pay $7.5 million after officer fatally shot woman

The Redmond City Council Tuesday night voted to pay $7.5 million to settle a wrongful-death claim made by the family of a woman who was shot to death in 2020 by a police officer as she lay unarmed and awaiting arrest outside her apartment door.

Watch: NWS confirms waterspout that wreaked wreaks havoc on dock in Washington

The winds flipped over a canoe, pulled a small boat from one side of the dock to the other, and slammed a plastic basket into the sliding glass door.

Watch: Possible waterspout wreaks havoc on dock in Washington
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A wet and blustery day in the Pacific Northwest Monday turned quite exciting that evening as a possible waterspout moved ashore and caused some mayhem along a dock.

Cherry farmers in Washington question if crop will survive unseasonably cold weather

How much of Washington’s cherry crop will survive this unseasonably wintry start to spring? It’s the half a billion-dollar question farmers are asking as large portions of traditional harvest in the state literally hang in the balance between ripening and disaster.