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Explosive find in Bellingham donation bin prompts police response
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Staff at a thrift store in Bellingham got an explosive surprise when they opened their donation bin Wednesday morning. Bellingham Police say staff at Value Village reported finding two guns, 18 flares, a load of ammunition and what appeared to be an explosive device at their donation center. They called BPD investigators, who determined that the explosive and guns were actually props.
County funding for Bellingham transitional housing facility in limbo
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The county is considering shutting down a supportive housing facility in downtown Bellingham. The Whatcom County Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to table its discussion over a resolution that would end all funding to 22 North. 22 North is run by the Opportunity Council and offers support for adults experiencing homelessness. The resolution proposes repurposing the 40-unit facility into a secure detox and treatment center, which could then start to receive funding again under its new objective.
Statewide burn ban takes effect
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A statewide burn ban is now in effect following a record-breaking heat wave. The state Department of Natural Resources announced the burn ban on all forest lands under the state’s protection Wednesday. The order prohibits outdoor burning, campfires, the use of charcoal briquettes and prescribed burns through September 30.
WWU police officer fired, county pursues assault charge following incident in January
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A campus police officer was fired by Western Washington University for allegedly assaulting a suspect during an arrest. University Police Department Chief Katy Potts says two police officers caught someone who was trying to break into one of their private vehicles on January 20, 2024.
2 USOSM practices receive AAAHC accreditation
Two U.S. Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) practices received accreditation from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC). Southwest Virginia Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery of Roanoke, VA, and Esmail Oral, Facial, and Dental Implant Surgery of Bellingham, WA, received the commendation. Southwest is led by Dr. Samuel E. Scroggins. Dr. Nadeem Esmail leads Esmail. The accreditations help signify the practices as oral and maxillofacial surgery centers of excellence, USOSM said.
Man accused of holding girlfriend captive in Minnesota college dorm room reaches plea deal
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A man who was accused of holding his girlfriend captive in her dorm room at a Minnesota college for three days while raping, beating and waterboarding her has reached a plea deal that calls for a sentence of up to 7 1/2 years. Keanu...
Spun Loud Effects Releases New FVZZ Fuzz Pedal
What do you get when two award-winning makers team up? You get a great product that’s beautiful and highly functional. The new Structures FVZZ pedal, from Spun Loud Effects and Structures Brewing, is just that: an epic collaboration that is the perfect fuzz pedal pairing for Structures’ flagship IPA.
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