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Survey: Safety a top concern among Bellingham businesses

Council responds with vote to criminalize drug use

April 3, 2023 5:40 p.m.

Most people in Whatcom County’s jail are in crisis

Planners want social services in new lockup

March 19, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Highway 20 reopens after multi-car crash near Oak Harbor

Northbound traffic was diverted, southbound traffic turned around

Updated March 18, 2023 8:01 p.m.

Fire District on Lake Whatcom running out of money

Without cash, service cuts anticipated for 2024

March 16, 2023 2:27 p.m.

Power outage hits Lynden, Everson Wednesday night

1,300 customers affected starting around 8 p.m.

Updated March 16, 2023 10:18 a.m.

Bellingham council rejects mayor’s bid to make drug use a crime

Council wants to see drug diversion in city court first

March 13, 2023 6:08 p.m.

One arrested after knife attack in downtown Bellingham

16-year-old had laceration on cheek, police said

March 12, 2023 1:54 p.m.

What will replace Whatcom County’s failed jail?

Proposed remedies seek balance between safety, support

Updated March 14, 2023 3:59 p.m.

Bills to ‘fix’ 2021 police reforms advance in Olympia

Legislation eases police pursuit rules, tightens drug enforcement

March 10, 2023 1:36 p.m.

Mayor wants to make drug use a crime in Bellingham

Proposal seeks to counter perceptions of deteriorating safety

Updated March 9, 2023 8:18 p.m.

Driver ejected in hit-and-run crash near Blaine

Two victims hospitalized, suspect fled scene

March 8, 2023 8:08 p.m.

UPDATE: Overtime over budget at Bellingham Fire Department

BFD paid an extra $1.8M for OT in 2022

Feb. 27, 2023 5:32 p.m.