Section: Local

The Whatcom County Health Department received reports of five more coronavirus-related deaths and 16 new cases last week

Tenino printed wooden money during the Great Depression, and local businessman Loren Ackerman says the city has revived the program for residents in need

According to the Department of Health, providers in Washington’s Childhood Vaccine Program reported they administered 30 percent fewer vaccines to people under 18 this March compared to previous years

State Secretary of Health John Wiesman approved applications from Columbia, Garfield, Lincoln, Ferry and Pend Orielle counties to move into phase 2 of Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan because he says they have demonstrated strong planning and capability to protect public health

Candidate Joshua Freed has withdrawn his request for a court order that would allow him to conduct one-on-one, in-person prayer sessions in his backyard

The Seattle Times reports the streets had been temporarily closed to provide more space for people to walk and bike while maintaining social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic

Whatcom County Superior Court Judge Deborra Garrett issued an administrative order requiring people in public areas of the courthouse, including courtrooms and restrooms, to wear an appropriate mask or face covering that covers the wearer’s nose and mouth

Investigators will ask a sick person about their contacts so those people can be notified, tested and isolated if necessary, as well as make sure the person has access to food and other needs while in isolation

Superintendent Dr. Greg Baker addressed the concerns in a video conference last week and said some have been spreading false rumors about extensive damage to the building

People drove around Lynden Saturday in what organizers called a “Freedom Parade” while a Sedro-Woolley resident was arrested for tearing down warning tape and closed signs from a park playground