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Whatcom County Search & Rescue missions jump this year, already higher than 2023

At least 38 missions have been conducted between January and September

Oct. 22, 2024 6:17 p.m.

Two hikers, one seriously injured, rescued from Racehorse Falls last week

Whatcom County waterfall is site of six rescues this year alone

Sept. 16, 2024 3:35 p.m.

Whatcom County funeral home investigated for improper storage of human remains

Moles Farewell Tributes blames county medical examiner for ‘mismanagement and negligence’

Updated June 6, 2024 6:14 p.m.

Lummi Nation accuses fire district EMS of inadequate emergency services

Chairman Hillaire questions response after recent death on reservation

May 3, 2024 2:09 p.m.

Van Zandt Dike will close to target shooting after public safety concerns

Neighbors reported unsafe shooting practices, vandalism

April 19, 2024 3:18 p.m.

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.

Bellingham eliminates downtown ambassadors

Security firm RSU takes on an enhanced safety role

Jan. 24, 2024 4:54 p.m.

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.

Search of burnt Terminal Building likely to stretch into next week

Slow progress continues at Fairhaven site

Dec. 23, 2023 9:50 p.m.

After years of waiting, approval of jail measure means … more waiting

New Whatcom County facility to open in 2028 at the earliest

Nov. 9, 2023 2:35 p.m.

Resuming police foot patrols downtown part of city’s renewed safety plan

A new report refocuses safety goals amid crime, behavioral health complaints

Oct. 27, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Bellingham International Airport tests emergency plan

Responders and volunteers practice mock plane crash

Sept. 8, 2023 5:38 p.m.