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5 days ago
State estimates initial impact of December flood damage at upwards of $40 million
Emergency repair work is expected to begin soon on the Mount Baker Highway.
5 days ago
Benefit concert this weekend at Lincoln Theatre raises money for ‘Owen’s Foundation’
Charlie Partin, Enthusiasts, Friends of the Ghost and more will perform with proceeds going to Owen's Foundation, a local charity that supports young aspiring musicians with scholarships for music lessons and equipment.
6 days ago
Public hearing scheduled for proposed Woods at Viewcrest development
The Woods at Viewcrest would subdivide the land into 38 detached, single-family lots as well as three open space tracts.
7 days ago
AG Nick Brown urges district court to enforce protections to SNAP funding
Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for the state's SNAP recipients, which covers some grocery costs for over 24,000 Whatcom County residents.
7 days ago
Motorist rescued after spending two days stuck in car in remote Glacier
First responders say he wasn't hurt and seemed to be in good spirits despite the circumstances.
7 days ago
Nooksack River at Ferndale expected to near minor flooding Tuesday morning
No other locations in Whatcom County are currently expected to breach the action stage.
1 week ago
Upcoming events around Whatcom County to help with water adjudication process
Whatcom County Public Works and water rights consultants will be holding three walk-in informational sessions in January.
1 week ago
Large fire at Bellingham encampment includes ominous warning
The cause of the fire and warning remains unknown.
1 week ago
Nooksack, Skagit rivers expected to remain secure as forecasters warn of flood risk
The National Weather Service is expecting weak to moderate atmospheric river conditions to hit the region this weekend.
1 week ago
Whatcom Land Trust finalizes purchase of 1,600 acres on Stewart Mountain
The Stewart Mountain Community Forest now totals over 2,100 acres after the $9 million purchase.
1 week ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Muay Thai, Silent Disco, Birding and Live Music
KGMI's Adam Smith has a bunch of fun activities for you in this week's Lifestyle Lookout.
2 weeks ago
Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct
Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.
2 weeks ago
San Juan County decides to keep 32-hour work week, citing major gains
The county recently released its final report after two years of the pilot project.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County appoints Joe Burns as new commissioner
Burns will serve through the end of 2026 as former commissioner Lisa Janicki's replacement.
2 weeks ago
Let’s Go Washington submits signatures for two new initiatives
The initiatives address the Parents' Bill of Rights in schools and transgender students in sports.
2 weeks ago
Driver arrested, several sent to hospital following three vehicle crash near Everson
Everson Goshen Road was closed for several hours following the incident.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham man in critical condition after suspected DUI crash in Burlington
Police arrested a Mount Vernon man following the crash, which sent three people to the hospital.
2 weeks ago
Early morning fire destroys residential garage in Nooksack
Firefighters stopped it from spreading to the home and no one was hurt.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council considers reduction in public comment time limit
The proposal was raised with the intent of hearing from more people during public hearings.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County housing market continues to cool off into 2026
Home sales in the county dropped 5% to 2,302 in 2025 compared to 2024.
