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Storefront adorned with large hanging soccer-ball balloons, flags in the window, and people seated outside under leafy trees.

3 weeks ago

What does the World Cup mean for Emergency Management? | Contributed

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Division of Emergency Management (DEM) staff have been working since January 2025 to help ensure the World Cup tournament goes off without a hitch.

Excavator bucket digging into soil at a construction site with an orange safety barrier in the foreground.

3 weeks ago

Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County

One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.

3 weeks ago

Work zone speeding violations upgrade to heftier fines in July

Any driver caught speeding by traffic cameras in a work zone will be fined $125 if they're caught for the first time.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County Health Dept touts successful winter shelter season

Health and Community Services adds that their operating costs ran $93,000 below their budget limit allocated by the Whatcom County Council.

Close-up of a clear blister-pack container on a textured backing, with a partially visible label and barcode and a few white pills inside the cavitys.

4 weeks ago

Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026

EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.

1 month ago

WSDOT seeks input on future Lynden paving projects

Work is scheduled to begin in 2028.

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