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Bellingham man arrested after allegedly discussing child sex abuse on suicide hotline

The man allegedly messaged a suicide hotline to discuss child sexual abuse material addiction and the sexual abuse of a child known to him.

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Bellingham has big plans for a major roadway through the Fairhaven district

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Construction of a public dock for launching kayaks is underway in Fairhaven

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Bellingham man arrested after allegedly discussing child sex abuse on suicide hotline

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Bellingham man arrested after allegedly discussing child sex abuse on suicide hotline

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Court allows bail for woman accused of attempting to kill children. What happens next

Gang member sentenced for distributing drugs at Bellingham homeless encampment

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Thousands want to be on ‘Wheel Of Fortune.’ See what happened at the WA auditions

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Bill Nye ‘The Science Guy’ coming to Bellingham next month. How to get tickets

What rights and resources do sexual assault survivors have in WA? See our guide

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Two arrested after allegedly assaulting elderly man, stealing car on Whatcom test drive

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Bellingham has big plans for a major roadway through the Fairhaven district

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