Washington State Patrol Issues Alert for Missing Teenager
Author: Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez founded Bellingham Metro News (BMN) in 2019, leveraging years of experience in digital content creation and grassroots journalism. His journey began in 2013 with a YouTube channel that grew to over 11,000 subscribers, featuring video game commentary and vlog content.
In 2014, Fernando launched intGBN, a news page on Facebook that gained over 2,000 followers. By 2017, he was volunteering for Whatcom Breaking News, where he reported on developing situations using a handheld scanner. The skills he gained from this experience became instrumental in BMN’s early success.
Fernando covers diverse topics, including crime, local news, business developments, and new establishments. He’s recognized as the driving force behind BMN’s online publication, producing bodycam commentaries, retail theft news, and the popular “What’s Coming to Whatcom County” series.
Beyond BMN, Fernando leads other ventures, including Portland Breaking News, Seattle Metro News, BMN Global News, and Fernslist: Washington State, solidifying his role as a key figure in regional journalism.
New Truck Shop, Café, Lynden Ice Expansion and more coming to Lynden
New Truck Stop, Café, Lynden Ice Expansion and more coming to Lynden
Paws For a Beer Hit by Another Break-in in Bellingham
Paws For a Beer Hit by Another Break-in in Bellingham
South Whatcom Fire Authority’s E22 Crew Joins Battle Against Palisades Fire in California
South Whatcom Fire Authority’s E22 Crew Joins Battle Against Palisades Fire in California
Cascadia Fault Ready to Rupture: A Mega Earthquake Looms Over the Pacific Northwest
Cascadia Fault Ready to Rupture: A Mega Earthquake Looms Over the Pacific Northwest
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Shooting; Suspect Charged with Murder
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Investigates Fatal Shooting; Suspect Charged with Murder
Justice Served: Conviction Reached in the Tragic Murder of Xyrone March-Walker
Justice Served: Conviction Reached in the Tragic Murder of Xyrone March-Walker
Island County Cold Case closes after 21 years
Today Island County Prosecutor Greg Banks and Island County Sheriff Rick Felici jointly announce the closure of the investigation into the December 9, 2003 murder of Tamara (“Tammy”) Mattson at Camano Island State Park. After twenty-one years, prosecutors and police are confident they have identified the alleged perpetrator
11 Arrested, including Satan in Downtown Bellingham in Drug and Organized Crime Bust
11 Arrested, including Satan in Downtown Bellingham in Massive Drug Bust
New Charter Commission in Washington State Faces Early Discord
In a county council chambers on Monday evening, the newly formed Whatcom County Charter Review Commission wrestled with its first organizational challenges, as procedural disputes dominated its inaugural session.