The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) showcased its commitment to road safety with an intensive traffic enforcement operation spanning Friday night into Saturday morning, February 22-23, 2025.
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Local Podcast Highlights Crime, Homelessness, and Jail Issues in Whatcom County
A recent episode of The Urban Outcast, hosted by Marc Urban, featured an in-depth interview with Lyle Sorenson, a local realtor, radio personality, and community advocate. Uploaded this week, the podcast delves into pressing issues facing Whatcom County, including rising crime, homelessness, and the longstanding jail crisis.
Bellingham’s Mi Rancho Meat Market: A Local Latino Business Thriving in Whatcom County
Just minutes north of downtown Bellingham, Mi Rancho Meat Market has become a staple in Whatcom County’s Latino food scene. Offering a full-scale meat market, taqueria, bakery, and grocery store
Love From London Soft Opening Serves Guests Ahead of March 1st Grand Opening
BMN volunteer reporters joined the soft opening winners for an exclusive first look at Bellingham’s newest dessert destination, enjoying sweet treats and lively conversations before the official launch.
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center Faces Record ER Surge Amid Respiratory Virus Season
PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center is experiencing record-breaking patient volumes in its Emergency Room as the respiratory virus season intensifies.
81-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Submerged Vehicle at Hamilton Park Boat Launch near Stanwood
An 81-year-old man was found dead inside a vehicle pulled from the water at the Hamilton Park boat launch on Monday.
Miracle Jones: From Braids to Community Events, A Journey of Passion in Bellingham
In October 2020, Miracle Jones had no business plans or goals for staying in Whatcom County. She decided it was time to move back to her hometown of LA. Miracle posted on Britslist, hoping to achieve enough gas for the drive. Little did she know the requests would never stop coming.
Catch by Just Poké Expands to Bellingham Walmart
Just Poké, the award-winning Pacific Northwest restaurant known for its fresh, healthy, and sustainable poké, is expanding to Bellingham with the launch of Catch by Just Poké inside Walmart at 4420 Meridian St.
Alma Clark: A Trailblazer for Equality in Education
In 1906, Alma Clark etched her name into history by becoming the first Black student admitted to the New Whatcom Normal School in Bellingham (now Western Washington University). At a time when racial segregation was prevalent in education, Clark’s admission was a significant stride towards equality.
Charter Debates Hit Home In Lynden: Citizen Commission Gets Down To Business
“Remember the small cities,” urged Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, setting the stage for a Charter Review Commission meeting that would grapple with fundamental questions of local representation and power at the Lynden Library. Mayor Korthuis painted a portrait of a county at a crossroads, highlighting concerns about rapid growth, water rights, and housing costs that have “gotten crazy.”