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New Recovery Cafe provides those struggling with addiction a hot meal and safe space

Part of national network, Bellingham space hopes to be part of recovery journeys

Sept. 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Join youth mental health discussion online with NAMI Whatcom

Experts will present Sept. 26 on topics including anxiety, isolation and marijuana

Sept. 23, 2024 1:23 p.m.

Bloedel Donovan beach to reopen after sewage spill last week

Lake Whatcom deemed safe for recreation

Updated Sept. 18, 2024 9:35 a.m.

Skagit physician accused of failing to provide appropriate treatment to pregnant patients, newborns

Washington Medical Commission prohibits doctor from practicing obstetrics, newborn care

Sept. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom County bat tests positive for rabies in first confirmed case this year

While infections are rare, health department issues guidelines for protection from rabies

Sept. 4, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Swimming advisory lifted for beaches near Taylor Dock

Swimmers still advised to stay away from outfall near Bennett Avenue

Aug. 29, 2024 3:07 p.m.

Old Silvana Creamery recalling raw milk due to possible E. coli contamination

Recall affects 1/2 gallon, gallon Jim's Jerseys raw milk

Aug. 29, 2024 1:39 p.m.

FDA approves updated COVID-19 vaccines, shots should be available in days

Pfizer and Moderna are set to begin shipping millions of doses

Aug. 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Ferndale box first in Whatcom County to dispense free Narcan kits 24/7

Dispenser serves as initial access point for medication that reverses opioid overdose

Aug. 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Medicare slashes costs for 10 key medications

Savings slated to impact more than 144,000 Washington Medicare enrollees

Aug. 15, 2024 2:36 p.m.

New swimming advisory issued for area near Taylor Dock

Elevated fecal bacteria found during water sampling - advisory issued Aug. 9

Aug. 12, 2024 10:05 a.m.

Cash prices are a better deal for some medical procedures at PeaceHealth, analysis shows

Examples shows health insurers negotiate surprisingly unfavorable rates

Aug. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.