Bellingham is a city and county seat in Whatcom County, Washington, about 34 km from the Canada–US border.
A U.S. judge has authorized emergency feeding for Rahmanullah Lakanwal amid a high-stakes murder case tied to a Washington, D.C. incident near the White House. The court order allows nonconsensual nutrition and medical care as prosecutors press for life-saving measures while defense attorneys challenge the move.