A Whatcom County massage therapist has been suspended from practicing in Washington after state officials cited a stalking conviction and disturbing new felony allegations they say pose an “immediate threat to public health, safety, or welfare.” The Washington State Department of Health suspended the credential of Collin Noah Ruginski following an emergency action approved by…
Two West Virginia National Guardsmen were shot and critically wounded near the White House on Wednesday, Nov. 26, in an attack authorities say was carried out by a 29-year-old man last known to be living in Bellingham, NBC News reports. Police and federal investigators said the gunman — identified by four senior law-enforcement sources as…
A Whatcom County drug bust turned cinematic when deputies reportedly found 22 pounds of cocaine during a traffic stop in Bellingham. Deputies made contact with a vehicle in the 4000 block of Eliza Avenue on Tuesday, Sept. 16, after deeming the vehicle “suspicious,” according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. Two people inside the car…
A Bellingham family is asking for the community’s support as their 11-year-old pug, Simba, recovers from emergency surgery after losing an eye in a dog attack. Simba, described by his family as a “lovable” companion, was bitten in the eye by another dog earlier this month, owner Lola Reed said. He was rushed into emergency…
Detectives arrested a 35-year-old Lynden man accused of raping and robbing a woman at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham. The attack happened the morning of Wednesday, Aug. 20, when deputies responded to a report of a rape and robbery involving a 48-year-old victim, according to the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office. A large search, including drones…
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a sexual assault reported at Little Squalicum Park in Bellingham. Deputies said the assault occurred between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20, along the park’s trail system off Marine Drive. A search involving local agencies and a sheriff’s K-9 did not locate the suspect. The man…
A fugitive from Colorado accused of shooting a Lummi Nation police officer seven times during a traffic check made his first court appearance. Jesus Penualas-Agramon, 23, was arraigned on attempted murder and related charges in Whatcom County Court on Wednesday, July 30, after allegedly opening fire on a Lummi Nation police officer, according to sheriff’s…
A 26-year-old man is facing attempted murder charges after a Lummi Nation police officer was shot multiple times during a traffic investigation in Whatcom County. The shooting occurred just before 1 a.m. Monday, July 28, along the 3200 block of N. Red River Road The officer — a 37-year-old who has been with the department…
