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Whatcom County launches first community health data website

Goal is to establish a higher level of transparency in health insights for the public
July 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.
The front entrance of the Washington Attorney General's Office.
Health

PeaceHealth hit by faulty tech software update

Airlines, banks, and hospitals globally are all impacted by CrowdStrike outage
July 19, 2024 12:35 p.m.
The front entrance of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center has multiple cars parked at the parking lot.
Elections

How Washingtonians access health care is on the ballot — and could be again in the future

Initiative 2124 would make state's long-term care insurance program optional
July 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Health

Skagit’s Island Health opens new emergency helipad — part of $4.5M project

The helipad sits atop the newly renovated emergency department
July 17, 2024 1:54 p.m.
Indigenous Affairs

With new health center now open, Lummi Nation sets sights on detox facility

Tribe is seeking $10.6M from feds, Sen. Patty Murray toured center
July 16, 2024 3:51 p.m.
Health

Skagit Valley, Cascade Valley medical providers file to unionize

Hospitalists say move is necessary to address their patient-care concerns
July 16, 2024 1:44 p.m.
Bellingham Public Library's downtown branch.
Health

Universal health care town hall will be Saturday at downtown Bellingham library

The discussion will feature a presentation about the Washington Health Trust and a Q&A with the audience.
July 12, 2024 2:49 p.m.
Volunteer Ev Bethke, surrounded by boxes and bags full of food, sorts food at the Bellingham Food Bank while her colleagues do the same nearby.
Health

Whatcom food banks ask county for $2M in annual funding as demand escalates

Usage increased 127% since 2021, with 9,000 visits a week
July 9, 2024 5:42 p.m.
Health

Lynden mayor’s surprise veto overrides council vote to end water fluoridation

Council could reject mayor's veto with five votes
July 3, 2024 10:59 a.m.
News in Brief

Whatcom County health department lifts swimming advisory at Taylor Dock

Swimmers still advised to stay away from outfall near Bennett Avenue
June 21, 2024 1:00 p.m.
Law & Justice

Moles Farewell Tributes ends connection to Whatcom County amid investigation of improper body storage

Independent investigator being hired, temporary morgue shifts to Simple Cremation
Updated June 13, 2024 10:03 a.m.
A Whatcom County Fire District 8 ambulance drives down Electric Avenue near Lake Whatcom on June 27. Funding for the county's ambulance services is in limbo after the Whatcom County Council voted last week to reduce the property tax rate on a proposed 2023-28 EMS levy. Bellingham's fire chief suggested the rate cut could lead EMS officials to pull the levy from the November ballot.
Health

EMS reviewing transport data after claims by Lummi Nation of inadequate emergency response 

At least 30% of Lummi Reservation patients were not transported to a hospital after calling 911
Updated June 13, 2024 3:34 p.m.

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