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6 days ago
Hot and dry conditions raise fire risk in Whatcom County this week
The NWS has also issued a heat advisory for the foothills and valleys of the North Cascades, including Sudden Valley, through Thursday evening.
6 days ago
Motorcyclist killed in crash on North Cascades Highway
A car attempted to turn west onto the highway from Dalles Road, and the motorcyclist wasn't able to stop in time to avoid a crash.
6 days ago
Everson Police arrest suspect accused of stealing a car in Sumas
Officers arrested the 34-year-old Bellingham woman and booked her into the Whatcom County Jail, where she remains without bail.
6 days ago
Nooksack Valley student killed in car crash in Everson
Whatcom County Sheriff's spokesperson Deb Slater says that the three teens were in a car that was speeding on Noon Road early on Monday.
1 week ago
TRAFFIC: Roadwork resumes on I-5 this week in Ferndale
WSDOT says that construction will begin on Tuesday night for the southbound lanes in Ferndale.
1 week ago
Two firefighters at Bear Gulch Fire in federal custody amidst investigation
The federal agency didn't list a reason for their investigation, but U.S. Border Patrol in Blaine said that BLM had been looking into timecard fraud allegations.
1 week ago
Washington State Ferry to allow dogs on ferries for the next six months
Larger dogs have to stay on the floor, while small dogs should be on their owner's lap or in a carrier.
2 weeks ago
Crews return to work at Padden Creek as fuel spill nears end
The Interurban Trail at 10th Street over Padden Creek is also back open, but some equipment is still there so people are being asked to use caution when passing through.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Bluegrass Festival, Camping and Murder City Devils
KGMI's Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun things happening this Labor Day weekend in Whatcom County.
2 weeks ago
‘Lynden’ documentary hits streaming platforms nationwide
The film, simply titled "Lynden," follows a then-17-year-old girl named Amsa Burke who was adopted from Ethiopia and led the town's first-ever racial justice march following the killing of George Floyd.
2 weeks ago
New website tracks tree canopy rating in Washington state
The free online map looks at how the number of trees in any given neighborhood contributes to the health of residents and how temperature is affected by tree cover.
2 weeks ago
COVID-19 cases rise in Whatcom, Skagit Counties this summer
The latest data from the Washington Department of Health shows that since late July, ER visits for COVID symptoms have been on the rise.
2 weeks ago
Over $100 million in education funding restored by Trump administration for Washington schools
The legal victory frees up nearly $137 million in funding for Washington schools and more than $13 million for the state's adult education system.
2 weeks ago
Lynden man arrested following sexual assault, robbery at Little Squalicum Park
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office says that over the past week, several community members and businesses offered tips and surveillance footage of the suspect.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s effort to expand city limits denied by city council
The area in question, known as the Northern Heights neighborhood, houses roughly 700 people and Whatcom Fire Station 12.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham’s newest tiny home village opens to the public
North Haven contains 19 new tiny home units, in addition to 23 more that were brought in from the old Unity Village in Fairhaven.
2 weeks ago
Police investigate reported vandalism on Little Squalicum Pier
Bellingham Parks and Recreation spokesperson David Brauhn said that over the weekend, a handful of 911 callers reported hearing either fireworks or gunshots near Little Squalicum Pier.
2 weeks ago
New Whidbey Island exhibit honors famed orca ‘Tokitae’
According to Orca Network, Toki's Legacy allows visitors to explore all aspects of Tokitae's family, life and home water and has artifacts from her 1970 capture in Penn Cove.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Planning and Development Services Director announces retirement
Whoever steps into Personius's shoes would need to oversee long-term planning in the county and land use permitting among other roles.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County government pioneer, public servant Shirley Van Zanten dies
According to her obituary, Van Zanten was key in preserving public land across the county such as Teddy Bear Cove and Canyon Lake Community Forest.
