Lawmaker calls for hearings in Whatcom County train derailment
A state lawmaker is calling for hearings to investigate a December 2020 train derailment and fire in Whatcom County after union reps. said it may have been caused by "sabotage."
A state lawmaker is calling for hearings to investigate a December 2020 train derailment and fire in Whatcom County after union reps. said it may have been caused by "sabotage."
Communities clamor for Canadian border closure to end
Communities on both sides of the U.S. – Canadian border are hoping rising vaccination rates could mean life may finally soon be returning to normal. On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee urged federal officials to consider an immediate full or partial reopening of the international border.
Communities on both sides of the U.S. – Canadian border are hoping rising vaccination rates could mean life may finally soon be returning to normal. On Tuesday, Governor Jay Inslee urged federal officials to consider an immediate full or partial reopening of the international border.
Rail union: Sabotage caused oil-train derailment in Whatcom County
A rail union official reportedly told investigators that a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle late last year was caused by sabotage.
A rail union official reportedly told investigators that a fiery oil car train derailment north of Seattle late last year was caused by sabotage.
Report says Whatcom County oil train derailment may have been 'sabotage'
A KUOW investigation cites a union representative who says the December oil train derailment and fire in Custer, Washington, may have been 'sabotage.'
A KUOW investigation cites a union representative who says the December oil train derailment and fire in Custer, Washington, may have been 'sabotage.'
Canadian, American lovebirds flock to a northern Washington park as border closure extends
Thursday marks 14 months to the day that the Canada-Washington border closed due to pandemic.
Thursday marks 14 months to the day that the Canada-Washington border closed due to pandemic.
As Washington re-opens, border closure at Canada extended once again
Just as Washington state has entered Phase 3 of re-opening, our neighbors to the north are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, prompting heavier lockdowns.
Just as Washington state has entered Phase 3 of re-opening, our neighbors to the north are seeing a surge in coronavirus cases, prompting heavier lockdowns.
Police recover 2 bodies found inside vehicle in Whatcom County river
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle pulled from the Nooksack River on Tuesday morning, Ferndale police said. An early investigation points toward a traffic accident, nothing nefarious.
Two men were found dead inside a vehicle pulled from the Nooksack River on Tuesday morning, Ferndale police said. An early investigation points toward a traffic accident, nothing nefarious.
North Sound homeowners get help identifying wildfire danger risk to homes
Warmer and dryer temperatures push all of Western Washington farther towards wildfire danger, that’s why a North Sound conservation district offers a program that helps homeowners learn how to reduce the risk of losing property to wildfire.
Warmer and dryer temperatures push all of Western Washington farther towards wildfire danger, that’s why a North Sound conservation district offers a program that helps homeowners learn how to reduce the risk of losing property to wildfire.
Man arrested for allegedly leaving two beheaded calves on Bellingham road
Bellingham police arrested a man after he allegedly beheaded two calves and left their heads at the home of a woman he was ordered not to contact.
Bellingham police arrested a man after he allegedly beheaded two calves and left their heads at the home of a woman he was ordered not to contact.
Family seeks $1 million after man died in Bellingham police custody
The son of a man who died while in Bellingham police custody has filed a precursor to a lawsuit with the city over his father’s death.
The son of a man who died while in Bellingham police custody has filed a precursor to a lawsuit with the city over his father’s death.
Police: 2 beheaded calves found dead on Bellingham roadway
Bellingham Police are investigating how two beheaded calves came to be in the middle of a road early Wednesday.
Bellingham Police are investigating how two beheaded calves came to be in the middle of a road early Wednesday.
Woman arrested on murder charge after man's body found in Whatcom County
UPDATE: A 62-year-old woman was arrested on a murder charge Tuesday (April 13) in connection with Flood's death.
UPDATE: A 62-year-old woman was arrested on a murder charge Tuesday (April 13) in connection with Flood's death.
Asian giant hornets can be attracted to hummingbird feeders, state agriculture officials say
State agriculture officials are asking residents with hummingbird feeders to "keep an eye out" for Asian giant hornets, the invasive honey bee predator that scientists have been trying to eradicate since the first Washington state sighting in late 2019.
State agriculture officials are asking residents with hummingbird feeders to "keep an eye out" for Asian giant hornets, the invasive honey bee predator that scientists have been trying to eradicate since the first Washington state sighting in late 2019.
Washington officials seek new tools to combat invasive giant hornets
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the spread of invasive Asian giant hornets.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture is moving forward with new rules that would give them more tools to combat the spread of invasive Asian giant hornets.
Whatcom County Council changes indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding
The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved changing its indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding.
The Whatcom County Council has unanimously approved changing its indecent exposure law to OK breastfeeding.
'A disturbing trend': Whatcom County reports five fentanyl overdose deaths in two weeks
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is warning about a disturbing trend: five people have died from fentanyl-related overdoses in a two-week period.
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office is warning about a disturbing trend: five people have died from fentanyl-related overdoses in a two-week period.
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.
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
A Bellingham councilwoman is speaking out about an attack on her husband at a protest outside the mayor's home.
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."
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."
Bellingham crews remove campers from park for a third time
A homeless encampment that moved from one park to another in Bellingham has been shut down again.
A homeless encampment that moved from one park to another in Bellingham has been shut down again.