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Health

Skagit ballot count back on track after fentanyl scare

FBI investigating suspicious letters in four Washington counties

Nov. 14, 2023 5:51 p.m.

PeaceHealth St. Joseph fined for dangerous-waste violations

Ecology cited hospital for training, reporting lapses

Updated Nov. 1, 2023 12:54 p.m.

It’s time to start shopping for most Obamacare insurance plans

Open enrollment starts Nov. 1 for the ACA’s federal and state exchanges

Nov. 1, 2023 10:21 a.m.

Western alum creates nasal spray device for opioid overdoses

Industrial design project moves from classroom to market

Oct. 29, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Shower trailer to open behind City Hall in November

Opportunity Council, City of Bellingham partner on interim hygiene solution

Updated Oct. 26, 2023 4:09 p.m.

PeaceHealth surgery center to open by end of month

Building and equipment upgrades resulted in slight delay

Oct. 16, 2023 5:19 p.m.

Where to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine in Bellingham

Booster available at pharmacies, some clinics and at county vaccine clinics

Oct. 12, 2023 1:53 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Lummis move aggressively to combat overdose deaths

With at least 7 lost, tribe begins police checkpoints, takes over troubled property

Updated Oct. 17, 2023 8:47 a.m.

PeaceHealth plans ‘new’ outpatient surgery center as Pacific Rim closes

Early October opening planned as demand for procedures has risen

Sept. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.

PeaceHealth clinicians vote to unionize

New contract for physician assistants, others could come in 1 year

Sept. 20, 2023 4:27 p.m.

Bellingham hard-of-hearing residents see support in loops

Added technology makes more public spaces accessible

Sept. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.

PeaceHealth restoring palliative care, more patients to be served

Health provider apologizes for cutting program in May

Sept. 1, 2023 12:27 p.m.