Man arrested for attempted murder, BPD led to foot chase on I-5, Sidhu apologizes for providing reference letter for manager who quit amid harassment allegations, Blaine School Board approves staff cuts, It’s almost time to file as a candidate for Whatcom area political offices on the 2024 ballot, Signatures being gathered to repeal children’s levy …
April 29, 2024 News Transcript
Authorities confiscate drugs, firearms as two people arrested during Lynden searches, Authorities make quick arrest following attempted robbery at Bellingham liquor store, Man hospitalized after stabbing in Roosevelt neighborhood, Whatcom County Council holds special meeting after sexual harassment scandal, DOJ charges four for smuggling people across U.S.-Canada border in Washington for profit, Net Neutrality restored, …
April 26, 2024 News Transcript
Sidhu rejects Whatcom Democrats’ call for resignation over sexual harassment settlement, Southwest announces it is ending operations at Bellingham airport, Planned flood response exercise set for Nooksack near Everson, Feds greenlight return of grizzlies to WA’s North Cascades, Ban on high-capacity magazines will remain after WA Supreme Court Commissioner’s ruling, Free and Cheap ______________________________ Independent, …
April 25, 2024 News Transcript
Whatcom Democrats board calls for County Executive Satpal Sidhu’s resignation, Lummi Island resident sues county and executive over ferry rate hike taking effect June 1, Western’s Fairhaven Complex sewer project expected to be completed this summer, Bellingham private school seeks approval for building renovation, Lawsuit partially settled for $8 million in Point Roberts carbon monoxide …
April 24, 2024 News Transcript
Special election results – Fire District 17 levy, Mount Vernon schools levy too close to call, Whatcom County releases plan to finance new jail, Whatcom County Council blindsided by news of $225,000 harassment settlement, Elementary education will become a major at Western in fall 2024, Bodies found near San Juan Island by San Juan County …
April 23, 2024 News Transcript
Authorities arrest Ferndale man as part of multi-agency human trafficking investigation, Blown stop sign leads to two-hour standoff in Peaceful Valley; driver faces theft, drug charges, Blaine School Board delays vote on proposed staffing cuts, Whatcom County Libraries launching sensory kits in honor of Autism Acceptance Month, Van Zandt Dike will close to target shooting …
April 22, 2024 News Transcript
Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints, BPD arrest drug trafficker in downtown Bellingham, BPD arrest drug trafficker in downtown Bellingham, Millworks now leasing units, Former Bellingham police officer sues city over vaccine mandate, alleges discrimination, DNR dealing with Skagit wildfire off North Cascades Highway, State audit says WA police seizures require more …
April 19, 2024 News Transcript
No cause determined in Harris Avenue fire after four-month investigation, Outside fire near Ferndale apartments draws large response, Multi-vehicle crash impacted Bellingham evening commute, Swipe Out Hunger Program will not be returning to Western’s dining halls, WA high-capacity magazine ban in court once more, with ruling to come, Free and Cheap ______________________________ Independent, nonprofit community …
April 18, 2024
Body found on State Route 20 identified, Man suspected in threatening workers arriving at Bellingham business arrested, New art installation at Cordata intersection, Irrigation Improvements coming at Hovander Park Demonstration Gardens, Researchers conducting focus group on pandemic cross-border travel, Highway 20 reopens tomorrow, WA extends emergency graduation waiver, WA fishing season opens April 27, with …
April 17, 2024 News Transcript
Murder victim identified, Motorcycle crash, Washington declares state-wide drought, Apartment fire caused by ceiling fan, Lummi announce salmon restoration plan, Old Town to receive revitalization money, More details of proposed border crossing expansion emerge, WA extends emergency graduation waiver, Free Transportation Camp ______________________________ Independent, nonprofit community radio. KMRE brings you local news for Wednesday, April …
April 16, 2024 News Transcript
Murder under investigation in Bellingham, Bellingham school district plans to sell Dupont building, Urban forest plan aims for 45% coverage, Cordata Park expands, City holds public meeting to explore housing affordability H.S. juniors allowed to enroll in college summer courses, Foam containers banned in WA starting June 1, New ballot curing law goes into effect …
April 15, 2024 News Transcript
Ferndale man placed in federal custody, Lynden woman dies after wrong-way crash on I-5, Tax day, Underreporting of sexual harassment in school districts, WCC President announces retirement, City of Bellingham addresses Post Point issues, Record EV sales in Washington, WSU invents new apple ______________________________ Independent, nonprofit community radio. KMRE brings you local news for Monday, …