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6 days ago

Whatcom County to offer additional resources for water adjudication claim forms

The water adjudication claim form deadline was recently extended to June 1, 2027. 

6 days ago

Bellingham City Council approves ordinance allowing alley closures to disrupt crime

Anyone who enters a closed alleyway without permission could be fined up to $1,000 or spend up to 90 days in jail.

6 days ago

Windy conditions, lowland frost in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

The unseasonably cold temps will stick around through Friday morning and could perpetuate the frost.

6 days ago

Mount Baker Ski Area to close for the season on April 19

It comes ahead of a potential snow dump to cap off the season.

6 days ago

Spring chinook salmon fishing to open on the Skagit River

Anglers can target chinook from April 20 until May 15.

6 days ago

Residents impacted by December floods could be eligible for tax extension

Residents living in 16 counties including Whatcom and Skagit Counties automatically have the extension attached to their records.

6 days ago

Winter storm watch issued for Cascades Tuesday morning through Wednesday night

Forecasters are expecting 10 to 20 inches of mountain snow with wind gusts up to 40 mph.

6 days ago

Overnight lane reductions on I-5 northbound in Bellingham set for this week

Expect delays and consider alternate routes, especially with other overnight I‑5 closures south of Bellingham still in place.

7 days ago

Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing on criminal justice sales tax

The council could either decide to approve the tax or send it to voters on an advisory vote.

1 week ago

Effects of record diesel prices starting to set in

Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.

1 week ago

BRIEF: Man accused of sneaking meth into Whatcom County Jail faces additional charges

Bellingham Police say that the 27-year-old man was arrested early Thursday, April 9 on suspicion of DUI.

1 week ago

BRIEF: Fire displaces family of six in Bow

Firefighters from the Samish Way Station worked with Skagit Co. Fire District 14 for over four hours to fight the flames.

1 week ago

Sedro-Woolley welcomes in new mayor

The city council voted Wednesday to appoint JoEllen Kesti to the position.

1 week ago

WWU, WTA nearing agreement for student transportation

Students pay for the service through an Active Transportation Fee, which will not increase as part of the latest deal.

1 week ago

Legal action against millionaire’s tax continues

The coalition of business owners, farmers and industry associations that filed the lawsuit are backed by a legal team with the conservative nonprofit including Rob McKenna and Phil Talmadge.

1 week ago

I-5 northbound south of Bellingham set to reopen on April 16

WSDOT says that all lanes of I-5 northbound between North Lake Samish and Old Fairhaven Parkway are scheduled to reopen at 5 a.m. on Thursday, April 16.

1 week ago

Steady market, rising downtown vacancies in Bellingham to begin 2026

Downtown and Sunset Square combined for more than half of the vacant retail space in Bellingham.

1 week ago

Whatcom County reminds residents to be safe when eating locally

Anyone who suspects a food seller is operating illegally is asked to contact the Whatcom County Food Safety team. 

2 weeks ago

Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication

There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.

2 weeks ago

Lummi Island Ferry dry dock postponed to fall

The three-week outage will likely take place between September and October.

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