Bay Center News

Coast Guard searchers continue to scan the Southwest Washington coast for four women who set off last night in a small boat to sprinkle a loved one's ashes.

Whatcom County sheriff's detectives are looking for a man they believe is connected to 20 burglaries in the Birch Bay area that have cost residents more than $50,000. The crime spree began in March, and the crimes tend to occur on weekend afternoons and target jewelry, money and other small, valuable items, according to Sheriff Bill Elfo.

The oyster industry is worth millions to Washington state. To protect the oysters, growers use pesticides.

Whatcom County Library System officials will hold 12 meetings throughout the county to explain why more tax dollars are needed to maintain current levels of service and staffing.