Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Bellingham Washington.
Washington state reports first confirmed case of monkeypox
“Despite the news of multiple cases nationwide, monkeypox is a very rare disease in the United States and the Washington resident who tested positive does not pose a public health risk.”
Nearly 1,500 pounds of meth seized aboard boat by Bellingham CBP Air and Marine Operations
The man operating the boat said he was moving it for a friend and heading back to Canada.
Again, a driver found passed out in stolen car, tries to flee Bellingham Police, goes to jail
This incident occurred about 16 hours after a nearly identical incident, also in Bellingham.
Bellingham Police release details around shots fired incident at Barkley retail parking lot
Officers made the decision to break out the back window of the vehicle using a drag stabilized baton deployed from a less lethal platform.
Bellingham shoppers took cover after shots heard in parking lot, 1 arrested
According to witness reports, officers used less lethal means to stop a fleeing vehicle.
RECALL: Jif peanut butter products due to salmonella risk
Of the 14 illnesses reported, 1 involves a patient from Washington state.
Blackout risk in Washington state low but ‘not trivial’
The public is invited to submit recommendations on preventing blackouts, as well as any regulatory or statutory changes and utility actions to improve resource adequacy.
Memorial Day events scheduled in Whatcom County
The events honor those who died while serving in the military.
Here is who filed for political positions open for election this year
Candidate filing week was last week and the withdrawal deadline was 4:30pm today, Monday, May 23rd.
UPDATED: WWU student stabbed after a party, person of interest sought
“A person of interest was seen heading away from campus after the incident.”
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