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Port of Bellingham, 104 years in: How does it work and what does it control?

More like the Port of Whatcom County, it operates in downtown Bellingham, Fairhaven and Blaine

Oct. 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Mount Vernon man placed on $1M bond for alleged child porn possession

25 law enforcement officers aided in the arrest of the 38-year-old on Thursday

Oct. 11, 2024 4:52 p.m.

Environment

Little Lilly timber sale approved by Board of Natural Resources

Whatcom County Council doesn't object to sale, which will bring revenue to Mt Baker School District

Oct. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Breaking News

Second student found dead at WWU; body found inside dorm building

Deaths do not appear to be connected, president says

Updated Oct. 11, 2024 1:09 p.m.

Breaking News

WWU student dies after apparent fall from a dorm

No foul play suspected; supports available to students and staff

Updated Oct. 10, 2024 1:31 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Oct. 10–16, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

Oct. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Government

Food security may be deemed a public health priority in Whatcom County

County likely won't meet full funding request from food banks amid budget challenges

Oct. 9, 2024 3:23 p.m.

Education

Bellingham Public Schools settles federal lawsuit over failing to report sexual assault

District calls settlement 'amicable,' details of deal sparse

Oct. 9, 2024 12:13 p.m.

News in Brief

Shower trailer behind City Hall will close Oct. 27

Hygiene services available at The Way Station starting end of the month

Oct. 9, 2024 10:35 a.m.

Homelessness

Health center for homeless people to open in downtown Bellingham

Way Station is a partnership between Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, PeaceHealth, Whatcom County

Oct. 8, 2024 7:43 p.m.

Law & Justice

New rapid DNA machine could speed up crime investigations at Whatcom Sheriff’s Office

The machine will also help investigators build a DNA database for local law enforcement

Oct. 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Recognitions & Announcements

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CDN nabs 49 awards at WNPA’s Better Newspaper Contest

Photo, design, sports, news, features, opinion among work honored