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Custer Man Arrested Following Hourslong Standoff with Whatcom County Deputies
A 37-year-old Custer man was arrested after an hourslong law enforcement response on Valley View Road. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office confirmed details to BMN.
Nationally Recognized Street Dancer Decoy Muñoz Visits Bellingham for Collaboration With Local Attorney Ziad Youssef
Street dancer Armando “Decoy” Muñoz visits Bellingham to film with attorney Ziad Youssef at Bellis Fair Mall. Read BMN’s exclusive interviews.
Longtime Sumas Restaurant El Nopal Welcomes New Owners
Longtime Sumas Mexican restaurant El Nopal is under new ownership. Juan and Luis Suárez, originally from Jalisco, Mexico, have taken over operations following a difficult year…
Three Children, Teacher Killed in Bend Elementary School Shooting; Suspected Gunman Also Dead
Three children and a teacher were killed in a Bend, Oregon, elementary school shooting. Police say a 16-year-old suspected gunman was also killed.
Cascadia Daily News Hosting Free Election Town Hall Tonight in Bellingham
Cascadia Daily News will host a free public election town hall Saturday, October 10, at Sehome High School in Bellingham, featuring discussions on the Whatcom County…
BlackSun Says Sonics Bid Is ‘Full Steam Ahead,’ Details Tulalip Arena and Ownership Plan
BlackSun says its $8.1 billion SuperSonics bid is moving forward. In an exclusive interview with Bellingham Metro News, the group detailed NBA discussions, a proposed arena…
At Least 40 Whatcom Businesses Have Closed or Announced Closures in 2026. Owners Say There Is No Single Cause
At least 40 businesses and local operations across Whatcom County have closed or announced plans to close in 2026. Bellingham Metro News spoke with business owners,…
Bellingham Police Launch Drone as First Responder Program for 911 Calls
The Bellingham Police Department has launched a Drone as First Responder program that can send remotely piloted aircraft to emergency calls in under two minutes in…
WECU, ICU, North Coast, WestEdge Join Local Credit Union Giveback Effort
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — WECU, Industrial Credit Union, North Coast Credit Union, WestEdge Credit Union and several other financial cooperatives
DUI, Repeat Bookings Make Up Major Share of Whatcom County Jail Activity
A Bellingham Metro News analysis of Whatcom County jail data found 4,860 bookings involving 3,609 people in 2025, with DUI, repeat bookings and warrants accounting for…
Heart Open, Backbone Strong
Dr. Erika Creydt explains why she chose a heart as her campaign symbol, what she has heard while doorbelling and the priorities she says would guide…
Netflix Reveals Cast And Story Details For Tyler Perry’s ‘Confabulation’
Netflix has revealed the cast and storyline for Tyler Perry’s upcoming thriller “Confabulation,” featuring actors from “Emily in Paris,” “It: Welcome to Derry,” “John Wick” and…