Two incidents of vandalism at Bellingham Parks will cost thousands to repair, police looking for suspects
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures.
Two incidents of vandalism at Bellingham Parks will cost thousands to repair
Vandalism at Bellingham parks has become a serious problem and the city is now considering taking extra security measures. The latest incident happened this past weekend, with someone using a vehicle to cause thousands of dollars in damage at Lake Padden Park by tearing up an area near the ball fields. Another incident also happened recently at Boulevard Park near the bay. The repair bills for the two parks alone could cost taxpayers in Bellingham upwards of $8,000 to fix the muddy mess.
Bellingham Police arrest man accused of rape, seek public's help in identifying additional victims
Police in Bellingham arrested a man accused of rape, and they are now asking for the public’s help in identifying more potential victims.
This is the drunkest city in Washington state, study finds
The drunkest city in Washington might surprise you. Any guesses?
No injuries reported in multi-car crash near Blaine
A multiple-car crash on I-5 in Blaine thankfully left drivers with only minor injuries.
Frustrated renters create map of problem properties in Bellingham
Frustrated Bellingham tenants are retaliating against landlords using a new “rental radar.”
Bellingham church group set to return home after being stuck in Israel
A church group from Bellingham that had been stuck in Israel following the Hamas attacks says it will heading back home.
VIDEO: Man and dog rescued from vessel stranded in Samish Bay
Video captured the moment as the U.S. Coast Guard rescued a man and dog stranded in a boat in Samish Bay on Saturday.
Bellingham man arrested for slew of sex crimes against minors in the 2000s
Whatcom County detectives arrested a Bellingham man suspected of two-dozen sex crimes against minors in the 2000s, when he was growing up.
13 dogs rescued from Bellingham encampment after drug bust
More than a dozen dogs will be available for adoption after they were rescued from an encampment during a drug bust last month in Whatcom County.
Detective accused of 'misusing public funds' for dry cleaning
In May 2023, an employee noticed that two detectives were spending more than others within the department on dry cleaning. When an email was sent to McGinty and another detective, he responded: "Justin has zero to blame; this one is all me."
Bellingham PD detective accused of 'misusing public funds' for dry cleaning
The official accusation against Bellingham Police detective Bo McGinty is "misappropriation of funds," but put simply: he spent his colleague's dry cleaning funds that weren't being used.
Blaine Border Patrol rescues 3 people stranded by human smugglers
The U.S. Border Patrol Blaine Sector rescued three people who were abandoned in the mountains near Sumas by human smugglers.
Sourdough Fire burns 6,234 acres near Diablo, 25% contained
The Sourdough Fire burning near Diablo, Washington has scorched 6,234 acres, and has forced evacuations in the small community and its nearby hydroelectric dam.
Blue Canyon Fire: Level 2 'be ready' evacs issued for wildfire near Lake Whatcom
Level 2 ‘be ready’ evacuations have been issued for a wildfire burning near Lake Whatcom.
17 Doodles found dumped in Whatcom County
The Whatcom County Humane Society is caring for over a dozen doodle (poodle mixed) dogs found abandoned throughout the county.
Small wildfire burns near Lake Whatcom
The fire started last night with a lightning struck.
Crews practice tracking, tagging Northern Giant Hornets
Crews in Blaine were practicing on tracking, tagging and eradicating the Northern Giant Hornet.
Bloodworks Northwest says it needs blood donations in next 7 days
Bloodworks Northwest released its weekly bloody supply forecast and said on Monday that it is in need of 2,500 donations in the next seven days.
WSP: High-speed pursuit ends when suspect enters Canada, crashes into car
A high-speed police pursuit on I-5 North ended when the suspect crossed the border into Canada, crashed into a car and was arrested.