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Bags of fentanyl in ziplock bags laid out on the cardboard.
Health

Fentanyl deaths in Whatcom County still climbing

Youths especially hard-hit by drug epidemic
June 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Cedar Anderson, an ICU nurse, walks toward the front doors of the hospital.
Health

PeaceHealth caregivers seek union status

Group includes physician assistants, nurse practitioners
June 5, 2023 4:05 p.m.
Dr. Ming Lin.
Law & Justice

Fired from St. Joe’s, Bellingham doctor stands his ground

Dr. Lin, who decried hospital's COVID-19 practices, wants to take his lawsuit to trial
May 31, 2023 5:08 p.m.
A free wellness fair will be at the East Whatcom Regional Resource Center in Maple Falls from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. May 20.
Health

East Whatcom to host free wellness fair May 20

Residents can receive free immunizations, medical screenings, more
May 19, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Cedar Anderson standing in front of the hospital wearing a mask.
COVID-19

Health care providers adapt to end of public health emergency

COVID-19 data tracker reflects shift in reporting metrics
May 18, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Karen Lerner sits at the kitchen table of her Bellingham home. She has been a PeaceHealth palliative care patient since her cancer diagnosis two and a half years ago. Lerner is switching to remote palliative care through Seattle's Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center because PeaceHealth is reducing its program on May 26. "That was devastating to me
Health

‘Devastated’: PeaceHealth makes cuts to palliative care

Decision to reduce services for seriously ill a broken promise, critics say
May 16, 2023 1:06 p.m.
Whatcom County will spend $100
Health

Whatcom County invests $100K to confront fentanyl crisis

COVID-19 funds pay for testing strips, Narcan
May 16, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The Department of Homeland Security announced non-U.S. travelers crossing into the country via land ports of entry
COVID-19

U.S. lifts vaccine mandate for international travelers

Air, land, water entry will no longer require proof of vaccination
May 12, 2023 1:48 p.m.
Volunteers Buzz Hagshenas, Arlane Olson and Tamara Godbey sort through boxes of fresh produce and canned food.
Government

Food banks get nearly $1.6M in city, county funding

Money in response to unprecedented demand in Whatcom County
May 11, 2023 4:52 p.m.
COVID-19

Lummi Nation ends COVID-19 public health emergency

Restrictions like vaccine, most mask requirements also lift
May 11, 2023 3:07 p.m.
Brylie Taylor speaks during a mental health panel May 3 at Whatcom Community College. The panel answered questions and shared various resources and experiences with the audience.
Health

Forum seek solutions to youth mental health struggles

NAMI Whatcom hosts panel, documentary screening
May 4, 2023 5:10 a.m.
Health

Whatcom County beaches closed for shellfish harvesting

Molluscan shellfish include clams, mussels, oysters and scallops
May 3, 2023 6:15 p.m.

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