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Galbraith Mountain property put on the market

The 3,119-acre property on Galbraith Mountain for sale by Turning Point Realty Advisors is zoned for rural, rural forestry and urban residential (749 acres) and commercial forestry (2,370 acres).

BELLINGHAM - A major portion of Galbraith Mountain, known in the community for its recreational uses such as mountain biking, is up for sale.

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LOCAL NEWS

Woman dies after medical release from Whatcom County Jail

BELLINGHAM - A woman who had been granted a medical release from Whatcom County Jail died this week from hepatitis.

11 hours ago
LOCAL NEWS

Ski to Sea Grand Parade full of sunshine, eclectic floats

BELLINGHAM - It was a grand day for a parade.

14 hours ago
CRIME

Whatcom County Jail report for May 25

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail. In many cases, charges have not yet been filed. Guilt is determined by the courts.

8 hours ago
SKI TO SEA

Bellingham marching band to play bittersweet last note at Grand Parade

BELLINGHAM - The Bellingham High School Alumni marching band plans on going out on a high note Saturday, May 26, in the Ski to Sea Grand Parade.

22 hours ago
ELECTION

Whatcom GOP sees flood of precinct filings from Ron Paul supporters

Ron Paul supporters filed en masse to run for Republican Party precinct committee officers, grass-roots elected seats that will be on this year's primary election ballot.

4 hours ago
SKI TO SEA

Here's the lineup for the Ski to Sea Grand Parade

Here is the 2012 Ski to Sea Grand Parade lineup, in expected order of appearance. This year's theme is "Whatcom Blossoms."

1 day ago
CRIME

Driver investigated for child abuse, neglect, heroin dealing after Lummi traffic stop

LUMMI RESERVATION - Two people were arrested for investigation of drug charges and child abuse and neglect after a traffic stop on the Lummi Reservation Thursday evening, May 24.

1 day ago
CRIME

Ferndale man gets prison sentence for forcing way into woman's trailer

A Ferndale man suspected of groping a woman after forcing his way into her trailer has been sentenced to a year and a half in prison.

1 day ago
CRIME

Man suspected in drive-by, car chase found hiding in dryer near Everson

A man suspected in a drive-by shooting is Skagit County and a high-speed car chase through Everson was found hiding in a clothes dryer and arrested Thursday, May 24, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office.

1 day ago
CRIME

Whatcom County Jail report for May 24

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail. In many cases, charges have not yet been filed. Guilt is determined by the courts.

1 day ago