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Public can get free counseling starting in January through WWU

In-person and telehealth options will be offered to adults, teens and children

Nov. 26, 2024 10:49 a.m.

Microcystin biotoxins now at safe levels in Wiser Lake

Health department still urges caution when touching water, due to harmful algal blooms

Nov. 22, 2024 2:59 p.m.

Backyard flock in Whatcom County tests positive for bird flu

No human cases confirmed in county; flock included chickens, turkeys, ducks

Nov. 20, 2024 2:12 p.m.

Way Station hygiene, health care services to start operating in November

Bellingham center provides services to homeless people. Respite care comes in 2025.

Nov. 8, 2024 1:03 p.m.

‘A heck of a service’: Bellingham Lions Club loans equipment to thousands of clients

Walkers, knee scooters, shower chairs part of what’s offered at the Al Boe Wheelchair Warehouse

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

County Council moves to confirm new Whatcom medical examiner

Aldo Fusaro's formal appointment will start in December

Nov. 7, 2024 11:20 a.m.

Confirmed whooping cough cases in Whatcom rose to 11 in October

Potential WWU cases under review; health officials say not considered outbreak

Nov. 4, 2024 5:09 p.m.

Whooping cough increasing in Whatcom County; five cases since Oct. 21

Disease is highly contagious; vaccinations are free for children under 18

Oct. 25, 2024 4:04 p.m.

WA health officials warning public of bird flu spread

The advice comes after an outbreak at a commercial chicken farm in Franklin County

Oct. 24, 2024 3:41 p.m.

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.

Northern Whatcom County reopens to recreational shellfish harvest

Harvest of butter and varnish clams still closed

Oct. 7, 2024 5:15 p.m.

New naloxone dispensers located in Maple Falls, Bellingham

Community members can access the opioid overdose-reversing drug for free, 24/7 at dispensers

Oct. 7, 2024 5:09 p.m.