One dead in snowmobile accident in Vilhelmina
A person has died in a snowmobile accident in a mountainous area of Vilhelmina, Sweden.
Lynx can be hunted in the north again
Hunting of lynx has been resumed in the counties of Jämtland, Västernorrland, and Västerbotten in Sweden following a court ruling.
Controlled narcotics trade in Umeå - Dalen men sentenced
Three men linked to the Dalennätverket have been sentenced for extensive drug trafficking in Västerbotten, having operated a systematic narcotics trade.
Controlled the drug market in Västerbotten – three men sentenced to prison
Three men have been sentenced to prison for controlling the drug market in Västerbotten and involving minors in drug-related crimes.
Now it is spring in Västerbotten - a month earlier than usual
Meteorological spring has officially arrived in Västerbotten, Sweden, a month earlier than the usual date, attributed to unusually mild weather conditions.
Spring in Västerbotten – over a month early
Spring has officially arrived in Västerbotten, Sweden, more than a month earlier than usual according to meteorologists.
Avalanche Danger in the Västerbotten Mountains Worsens: "The Snow Cover is Like a House of Cards"
The avalanche risk in Sweden's Västerbotten region has increased due to unstable snow conditions resulting from a cold winter and sporadic snowfall.
Tough Action Against Poaching - The County Administrative Board Increases Presence During the Break
The County Administrative Board in Västerbotten, Sweden, is increasing surveillance against poaching by deploying a significant number of nature inspectors during the upcoming school break.
Man Dead in Likely Ski Accident in Kittelfjäll
A man has died following injuries sustained in a probable skiing accident in Kittelfjäll, Västerbotten, Sweden.
Record Audience and Popularity - A Success for the Rally in Västerbotten
The Västerbotten rally enjoyed a record turnout and successful events over the weekend, highlighting the significant local enthusiasm for motorsports.
Nearly 7,000 customers in Västerbotten's inland affected by power outage
A power outage impacting nearly 7,000 customers in Västerbotten, Sweden, is currently being addressed by technicians from Vattenfall, with the cause yet to be determined.
Woman in Västerbotten suspected of urinary tract infection - died of cancer
A woman in Västerbotten died of cancer after her condition was misdiagnosed as a urinary tract infection, leading to a delayed diagnosis and treatment by healthcare providers.
Major shortage of bus drivers - Västerbotten needs to hire 150 new ones
Västerbotten faces the challenge of hiring 150 new bus drivers over the next three years, aiming to improve working conditions, scheduling, and attract more female drivers.
New brand initiative in Umeå can save lives - shortens response time in villages
A new civil intervention program in Umeå aims to reduce response times for fire services in rural areas, addressing recent devastating house fires in Västerbotten.
Cancer diagnosis took a year - the patient passed away
A patient died from advanced pelvic cancer after a year of misdiagnosis and repeated healthcare visits, prompting Region Västerbotten to report themselves according to Lex Maria.
Västerbotten the coldest in the country – Cat from Wales: 'It's beautiful'
A video shows residents of Åsele tackling extreme cold, with temperatures reaching -34.8 degrees Celsius in Gielas, while a local compares it to the windy chill in Holland.
Snowmobile Trails in Västerbotten are Threatened – Olof's Solution: 'Fee on Registered Snowmobiles'
Snowmobile clubs in Västerbotten face challenges due to low engagement among young riders and non-payment of trail fees, leading to proposed solutions such as charging fees for registered snowmobiles.