Bellingham business broken into twice within a week's time
Steve Avila, President of Overhead Door Company, says thieves targeted his business twice in just about a week's time. He says the thieves did at least $60,000 in damage after breaking into six trucks and stealing the tools inside.
Police: Burglar trio using trail systems to break into homes from Kent to Bellingham
Police are warning the public about a group of burglars that have been breaking into homes from Kent to Bellingham.
Body washed ashore near Bellingham boardwalk identified, police seek murder suspect
Police have opened a homicide investigation after a body was found near the shore of Bellingham’s Boulevard Park.
5-year-old Ferndale girl’s death under investigation
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
'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.
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.
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.