CAPTURED: Convicted killer who escaped Canadian prison arrested in San Diego

The U.S. Marshals and local law enforcement in San Diego arrested Roderick Muchikekwanape, 42, on March 26, 2021 after receiving multiple anonymous tips from the public.

Bellingham homeless debate continues
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A Bellingham councilwoman is speaking out about an attack on her husband at a protest outside the mayor's home.

Homeless encampments cleared from Bellingham parks twice in 3 days

Bellingham city leaders are struggling to find a solution for the campers moving from park to park: they have offered shelter, but ultimately they "can't tell people where to go."

Justices: Dead man’s brother can sue over handling of corpse by Bellingham FD

The brother of a man whose corpse was used without permission for training by the Bellingham Fire Department can sue over it, the Washington Supreme Court said Thursday.

Washington state, Canada teaming up to try to kill Asian giant hornets

Wildlife officials in Washington state have said British Columbia and U.S. federal and state agencies will work together to track, trap and eradicate Asian giant hornets in the Pacific Northwest. The agencies will set out bottle traps for 22 consecutive weeks, from July to November. Trapping methods will be slightly different from last year

Homeless encampment removal
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Bellingham officials removed another large homeless encampment from city property Tuesday morning.

Bellingham mother demands action on safety around homeless camps after man gropes her 11-year-old daughter

A Bellingham mother is demanding action regarding safety around homeless encampments in her neighborhood after a man groped her 11-year-old daughter while she waited for a ride home from gymnastics practice.

Canada won’t require COVID tests for Point Roberts, Washington residents

Washington state residents living in Point Roberts will not be required to take a COVID-19 test before traveling through Canada for any essential services, officials said.

Dangerously cold temps in Whatcom County
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The feels like temperature in Bellingham was 7 degrees Friday morning with 40-plus mph winds.

Strong winds, power outages arrive in North Sound

Trees toppled into power lines west of Bellingham International Airport are to blame for just one power outage in Whatcom County.

Whatcom County corrections deputy accused of smuggling contraband to inmate

A veteran Whatcom County corrections deputy is suspected of smuggling contraband items, including marijuana edibles, to a female inmate at the Whatcom County Jail’s Work Center.

Deadline passes after Bellingham tells residents of homeless camp to clear out

The deadline set by Bellingham city officials has passed for residents occupying a homeless camp near the Civic Athletic Stadium to vacate the area. 

Yeager's Sporting Goods worker shoots would-be robber in Bellingham

A Yeager's Sporting Goods store employee shot a would-be robber who smashed a glass gun case in an attempt to steal firearms Thursday, Bellingham Police said. 

4 arrested as Bellingham began clearing homeless camp at City Hall

The city of Bellingham has started clearing a camp outside City Hall where people without permanent shelter had set up tents and were living since mid-November to protest the lack of housing in the area.