Only Whatcom County has been dismissed as a defendant in this lawsuit. The case against the owner of the waterslide park, ...

About 100 people gathered at Western Washington University on January 26, 2026, to mourn individuals killed by ICE agents, ...

Whatcom County has found a bargain solution to its facility needs: shelling out $8 million for an office building near Sehome Village owned by Western Washington University. That’s nearly eight times ...

The potential loss of the Search and Rescue equipment facility has brought greater communication between the county and the ...

Rain falling on snow was a key factor in last month's flooding along the Nooksack River.

Investigators are asking for any private security footage that may have captured the collision, as well as any witnesses.

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office received the report of a stranded skier around 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17.

The Whatcom Humane Society is asking for help with pet food donations for community members who need help feeding their pets.

New study projects Whatcom County jail capacity needs to reach 720 beds by 2050. County plans 2028 Ferndale jail opening with phased budget increases and design input. Officials stress need to include ...

The woman allegedly stole the card from a mailbox before using it to make multiple purchases at different businesses.

Do not approach the cougar. If the cougar does not flee, be more assertive. Shout, wave your arms, and throw objects at the ...

Whatcom County sheriff’s deputies had to hide in their patrol cars from about 14 million escaped honeybees, which started swarming and stinging after a commercial semitruck carrying the pollinators’ ...