The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release that correctional officers found Nixon attempting to hang himself while alone in a first-floor cell during a “routine walk-through” at about ...

We are thankful to our brothers and sisters in law enforcement who were so quick to respond to support our deputy.” ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Northern Whatcom County got a double whammy from Mother Nature, snow, and winds. Driving north into Lynden, the winds swirled, now into drifts around barns, trees, and ditches.

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — Ryan Belik's days start cold and early when winter weather strikes Whatcom County. "We wake up to quite a few calls in the morning," he said. They are calls from people ...

A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Whatcom County lowlands. At least 1 to 3 inches of additional snow is possible from Saturday night to noon Monday in western Whatcom County ...

BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Whatcom County is grappling with freezing temperatures and snow as road crews work around the clock to keep major roads clear. Bitter winds have worsened conditions ...

With time ticking to plan and fund the construction of the new Whatcom County jail complex approved by voters in 2023, county officials are weighing design options, budget constraints and interior ...

What better way to get people together than to talk about a book, ask organizers of Whatcom READS. For 17 years, the program has connected people across the county for a profound — and fun — ...