Whatcom County News
Ferndale Police: Murder suspect in custody
He is considered a suspect in a fatal shooting on January 23rd.
Woman and dog rescued from Nooksack River riverbank in flood-damaged park in Ferndale
The deep silt deposited by floodwaters made climbing back up the riverbank impossible without assistance.
Safety patrol service launched in downtown Bellingham
These trained and unarmed security personnel are going to be additional “eyes on the street.”
Orchard Drive extension under I-5 in Bellingham opened to traffic
This is the first new means to cross I-5 in Bellingham since the highway was constructed in mid-1960’s.
Custer man charged with felony vehicular assault after DUI crash
Witnesses said the southbound vehicle was going about 80mph in a 35mph zone at the time of the crash.
Police seek public’s help locating suspect in Ferndale murder
He was previously charged with felony drive-by shooting after a 2016 incident on Haxton Way.
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Community meetings scheduled to explain flood recovery assistance, processes involved
The meetings will discuss available flood recovery resources and the processes involved in receiving this assistance.
Lummi Island ferry service suspended due to electrical issues
Mechanics were investigating a power outage at 1 of the docks.
MyShake smartphone apps roll out for Washington residents
“MyShake delivers alerts slightly faster than WEA.”
UPDATED: Shots fired reports in Cordata neighborhood draws large police response, closes Meridian Street
There were no reports of any injuries.
Disaster Recovery Centers open in Sumas, Ferndale
Recovery specialists from FEMA, the US Small Business Administration and Washington state agencies will be available to help residents.
Skagit man suspected of purse theft arrested after citizens held him for Bellingham Police
A customer was able to grab the suspect and bring him to the ground, suffering a bite to a finger in the process.
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Washington State News
Washington Senate holds public hearing to discuss bill to limit governor’s emergency powers
“There is a gap in the checks and balances of our system of government. That there is a place where we don’t have an equal playing field of power.”
– Sen. Emily Randall, D-Bremerton
Fish vs. farming battle heats up at WA State House hearing on Lorraine Loomis Act
The bill requires maintaining river buffers as wide as the height of old-growth trees, which range from 100 to 240 feet in Washington.
Inslee pauses non-emergency surgeries in Washington state
This is the third time since the pandemic began in March of 2020 that the governor has taken such an action.
New polls show concern about direction of Washington state economy
52% of business owners think the state is “definitely” headed in the wrong direction and another 21% believe the state is “probably” headed in the wrong direction.
Small Washington state school district sues over property tax funding
“[The state’s failure to amply fund basic education] makes our public schools a perpetuator of class inequality.”
Washington State Board of Health issues clarifications in front of Wednesday’s public meeting
Speculation included claims that the board would vote in favor of both mandatory detainment for people who are not vaccinated against COVID-19 and mandatory vaccinations for school children.
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