An inmate at the Whatcom County jail in Bellingham died while in custody early Thursday morning, according to a news release from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies discovered the ...

Progress on a new Whatcom County Jail is underway ... has adequate behavioral health and medical facilities, and allows better attorney access to clients in the jail. “I think everybody kind ...

The project is anticipated to be the largest in county history, with a current estimated cost of $162 million. The proposals, open through May 12, will nail down bidders’ qualifications. By mid-July, ...

On the ceiling of the sheriff’s office is a brown water spot on white tile, a black circle marking the edges. Walking down a hallway to two interview rooms, makeshift soundproofing is insufficient to ...

An inmate at the Whatcom County jail in Bellingham died while in custody early Thursday morning, according to a news release from the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies discovered the inmate — ...