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7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

1 week 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.…

1 week ago

Lynden School Board Director announces resignation

Her term, which expires in 2029, will be taken over by someone appointed by the school board. 

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

1 week ago

Rainy weather caused these road closures in Whatcom County

Some side roads, including parts of Bayon, Lampman, and Dewey Roads are also closed.

1 week 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.

1 week ago

Two Bellingham residents face federal charges over alleged drug trafficking

Both could face a at least ten years in prison.

1 week 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.

1 week 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.

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