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Power outage hits Lynden, Everson Wednesday night

1,300 customers affected starting around 8 p.m.
March 15, 2023 9:28 p.m.
Safety

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.
Bellingham police question a witness on the 100 block of East Magnolia Street March 10. An officer at the scene said they were investigating a knife assault.
Safety

One arrested after knife attack in downtown Bellingham

16-year-old had laceration on cheek, police said
March 12, 2023 1:54 p.m.
Two people under blankets sleep on green pads in a cemented jail next to a plastic tub.
Beyond Bars

What will replace Whatcom County’s failed jail?

Proposed remedies seek balance between safety, support
Updated March 14, 2023 3:59 p.m.
Washington state Rep. Alicia Rule speaks through the microphone as she gestures with her free hand.
Government

Bills to ‘fix’ 2021 police reforms advance in Olympia

Legislation eases police pursuit rules, tightens drug enforcement
March 10, 2023 1:36 p.m.
The front entrance of Bellingham City Council with poles of american flags leading the way.
Safety

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.
Safety

Driver ejected in hit-and-run crash near Blaine

Two victims hospitalized, suspect fled scene
March 8, 2023 8:08 p.m.
A Bellingham Fire Academy cadet runs down stairs in October 2022 during training. Overtime for the Bellingham Fire Department was about $1.8 million over budget in 2021 and 2022.
Safety

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.
A Bellingham Fire Academy cadet runs drills on a fire engine in October 2022. Higher turnover and more need for training has been a factor in increased overtime costs in recent years at the Bellingham Fire Department.
Safety

Overtime over budget at Bellingham Fire Department

BFD paid an extra $1.8M for OT in 2022
Feb. 25, 2023 11:31 a.m.
Workers repair a power line damaged by a Whatcom Transportation Authority bus Feb. 9 in Ferndale.
Safety

1,200-plus without power in Ferndale after bus hits pole

Power expected to be restored by 6 p.m. after morning incident
Feb. 9, 2023 4:22 p.m.
Cars crowd the Samish Way intersections at Bill McDonald Parkway and 36th Street in December 2022. A $200
Safety

Whatcom governments get $200K for traffic safety plan

Federal award intended to reduce fatal crashes
Jan. 31, 2023 6:11 p.m.
Safety

Shelter prepares as temperatures expected to drop below freezing

Weekend weather brings dangerous conditions for unsheltered
Jan. 27, 2023 3:20 p.m.

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