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The front of Whatcom County Health Department where a sign is displayed next to the door.
Health

Respiratory illnesses in Whatcom County spiked in December, COVID numbers declining

As of Jan. 20, influenza, RSV remain 'above transmission alert threshold'
Jan. 25, 2024 6:02 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen in Bellingham.
Government

WA congressman’s opioid crisis report shows grim reality, but path forward

Larsen sets framework to combat higher deaths in 5 counties linked to fentanyl
Jan. 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Naloxone next to an opioid overdose kit set on the table as instructions on how to help are laid out.
Health

Everyone should carry naloxone. Here’s how to get it

The opioid overdose-reversing medicine is easy to get and often free
Jan. 10, 2024 5:00 a.m.
Bailey Rahn rehearses administering naloxone to a dummy in front of the instructor and another attendee.
Health

What to do if you see a suspected overdose

How to approach the scene, and how to administer naloxone
Updated Jan. 16, 2024 11:10 a.m.
Lighthouse Mission Ministries' new shelter under construction and gated off.
Homelessness

300-bed Bellingham homeless shelter slated for October opening

5-story Lighthouse Mission facility going up in Old Town
Updated Jan. 16, 2024 2:30 p.m.
A sign in response to Lummi Nation's opioid crisis, reads out "Lord Hear Our Prayers," over a large heart graphic.
Government

Whatcom council may ask governor, president to declare fentanyl emergency

Council to consider own emergency order later this month
Jan. 8, 2024 4:34 p.m.
Alexis Hahs sits on a chair with one leg crossed over and her hands put together.
Health

Shortage of social service workers challenges jail plans to expand care

Cost of living concerns, stress, long hours — where will staff come from?
Dec. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The front of Whatcom County Health Department where a sign is displayed next to the door.
Health

Whatcom County reports significant transmission of influenza, RSV

Updating respiratory virus dashboard is released for Bellingham area
Dec. 11, 2023 3:50 p.m.
A blue jail sign is posted outside of the county jail.
Elections

Election analysis: Support for Whatcom jail proposal broad, deep

After two past defeats, measure passed in a landslide amid high turnout
Dec. 7, 2023 11:33 a.m.
Dr. Ming Lin.
Law & Justice

Bellingham physician has new lawyers in PeaceHealth lawsuit

Dr. Lin, who criticized St. Joe's COVID-19 practices, anticipates 2024 trial
Dec. 4, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The front entrance of the Washington Attorney General's Office.
Health

PeaceHealth to refund millions to low-income patients after AG investigation

Not-for-profit billed thousands of low-income patients who likely qualified for financial assistance
Updated Nov. 22, 2023 1:10 p.m.
Hands enterwined, one set of hands is younger while the other is wrinkled.
Health

Who will care for older adults? We’ve plenty of know-how but too few specialists

Physician fears geriatric medicine is on the decline
Nov. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.

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