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6 days ago

Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings

The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.

7 days ago

Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man

The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.

7 days ago

Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed

September is Emergency Preparedness Month.

1 week ago

Skagit County updates burn ban

A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.

1 week ago

IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

Orange diamond road work ahead sign with black text against green trees and bushes in the background.",

1 week ago

Paving work wraps up this week on Hwy 9

Crews have been taking advantage of drier weather to finish smoothing out the bumps.

2 weeks ago

Shining a ‘Spotlight on Service’ | Contributed

The “Spotlight on Service” series was launched to shine a light on the variety of jobs and individuals who serve Whatcom County through the sheriff’s office.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County hosting second annual Open House

Residents will have the opportunity to speak with officials and learn about the new jail.

3 weeks ago

Mayor Lund, City of Bellingham host final “Ask Us Anything” meeting

The meeting takes place in north Bellingham Wednesday near the city's recent cleanup of its largest homeless encampment.

3 weeks ago

WSF crew rescues rowboaters near Orcas Island

No one on board required medical attention.

4 weeks ago

Residents vacate King Mountain encampment, cleanup underway

The site will be logged in an effort to prevent people from returning.

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