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Skagit County warns of ‘killer’ batch of fentanyl in local street drug supply

Nine people have died from overdoses since Jan. 1

Jan. 29, 2025 12:38 p.m.

Mt. Baker Imaging working with FBI after ‘computer network disruption’

Company said it's 'working round the clock' to minimize disruption…

Jan. 28, 2025 6:14 p.m.

Overdose deaths were down in Whatcom County in 2024

Data is 'encouraging,' but many facing opioid use disorder still aren't accessing care

Updated Jan. 21, 2025 1:34 p.m.

New PeaceHealth program connects overdose patients to outpatient care

ScalaNW provides 'relief' for staff, prescriptions for those with opioid…

Jan. 20, 2025 9:00 p.m.

School-based health clinic finally opens in east Whatcom

Sea Mar clinic in Mount Baker Senior High School has…

Jan. 12, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Unionized PeaceHealth workers picket amid drawn-out bargaining process

More than 100 people demonstrated for fair wages, better staffing

Updated Jan. 28, 2025 10:06 a.m.

After four years, COVID-19 whistleblower settles with PeaceHealth

Dr. Ming Lin will move forward with his lawsuit against…

Jan. 8, 2025 5:14 p.m.

Emergency closure of shellfish harvest issued in Drayton Harbor

People fell ill after eating raw oysters harvested on Dec.…

Jan. 7, 2025 4:47 p.m.

Retiring director took Whatcom EMS from disorderly to distinguished in 50-year tenure

Dr. Marvin Wayne focused on innovation, including early adoption of…

Jan. 4, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Down with the sickness: Pneumonia and whooping cough cases are on the rise

Some Whatcom clinics reporting long wait times for patients

Dec. 31, 2024 5:44 p.m.

Didgʷálič Wellness Center in Anacortes is a national model for opioid care

Center will expand to Bellingham through partnership with Whatcom County

Dec. 29, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Union workers don ‘Grinch’ costumes to emphasize frustrations with PeaceHealth

Union pushes for 'fair' wages for more than 900 employees

Dec. 23, 2024 3:47 p.m.

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