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2 days ago
Flood recovery group puts out urgent call for volunteers
The Whatcom Long Term Recovery Group will be cleaning out flood-damaged houses on Saturday, Jan. 17, and Monday, Jan. 19.
2 days ago
Emergency repairs near Mount Baker Highway to begin Saturday
The work to repair a plugged culvert near Maple Falls is expected to last through early February.
2 days ago
Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026
That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.
3 days ago
2026 Ski to Sea race sells out in record time
Whatcom County's most anticipated race of the year takes place on May 24.
3 days ago
Hovander Homestead Park expected to fully reopen by end of January
The Ferndale park has been closed for over a month due to December's historic flooding.
3 days ago
Car chase in Skagit County lands suspect in hospital
A WSDOT crewmember spotted the suspect near Gages Slough, where he was "forced" into custody by several law enforcement agencies.
3 days ago
Stage 1 burn ban issued for Columbia Valley in Whatcom County
In a stage 1 burn ban, residents in the affected area are not allowed to burn wood in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless it is their only source of heat.
3 days ago
Proposed bill aims to crack down on virtual currency fraud
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A bill heading to the state Senate floor aims to crack down on virtual currency fraud.…
3 days ago
Lynden School Board Director announces resignation
Her term, which expires in 2029, will be taken over by someone appointed by the school board.
3 days ago
Washington sues over frozen health funding in 50th lawsuit against Trump administration this year
It's part of a coalition of states who argue that HHS's new policy against transgender individuals is illegally freezing billions of dollars in federal funding.
4 days ago
Birch Bay falls short in recent polar plunge record attempt
Guinness also wasn't able to get accurate starting numbers for the event because non-participants were crowding the designated plunge zones.
4 days ago
Sumas community urges immediate action from county leaders following December flooding
The Whatcom County Council is expected to receive a full report in the coming months on how to mitigate flood risk going forward.
4 days ago
Disaster Assistance Center to reopen at Nooksack Valley Middle School on Thursday
Meanwhile, time is running out to drop off your flood debris for free.
4 days ago
Whatcom Museum announces new installation in downtown Bellingham
Metal lanterns depicting nocturnal creatures that are native to the Cascadia bioregion adorn the wall of the museum lit from behind by prismatic lights.
4 days ago
Proposed law looks to criminalize child exposure to fentanyl in Washington
Currently, the law names only methamphetamine and its related byproducts and active ingredients as grounds for that felony charge.
5 days ago
New report shows lower snowpack in parts of Washington
Though western Washington was hit with historic flooding in last month, forecasters say the warm temps prevented an increase to snowpack outside of the highest peaks.
5 days ago
Rainy weather caused these road closures in Whatcom County
Some side roads, including parts of Bayon, Lampman, and Dewey Roads are also closed.
5 days ago
State bill targets law enforcement use of ‘Flock’ surveillance cameras
If passed, the bill would prevent law enforcement agencies to use the cameras for reasons outside of enforcing state and federal law, barring immigration enforcement.
5 days ago
Two Bellingham residents face federal charges over alleged drug trafficking
Both could face a at least ten years in prison.
5 days ago
State Democratic leaders say they won’t consider Let’s Go Washington initiatives
If verified, the two initiatives are likely to go to voters in November.
