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Updated flood-related road closures in Whatcom County
County officials are urging drivers not to drive past road closed signs.
Everson, Nooksack and Sumas residents evacuate as flooding reaches 2021 levels
The Nooksack River at North Cedarville crested early Thursday morning and is expected to fall back to action stage later in the night.
Skagit River hits record level near Concrete, surpasses record overnight
The NWS has issued a flash flood watch for the Skagit River Basin due to potential levee and dam failures.
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UPDATE: Skagit County issues evacuation order for entire 100-year floodplain, downtown Mount Vernon
The Division Street Bridge to and from West Mount Vernon is closing at 6 pm on Thursday.
Italian cooking and its rituals get UN designation as world heritage
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UPDATE: Everson sees major flooding, residents under voluntary evacuation order
All residents north of the Nooksack River in Everson are being advised to leave the area.
State lawmakers grill BP over Olympic Pipeline leak
Several members of Congress are giving BP until Jan. 8 to answer their questions about the incident.
Northwest Sports Update: Michigan football coach out, Alonso signs with Orioles, proposed amendment targets Lynden Christian and more
Several schools in Whatcom County have submitted a proposal to move larger 1A private schools up one classification.
Little Squalicum Pier closed after sinkholes develop
The city's Parks and Recreation department made the announcement via social media that the pier is closed until further notice early Wednesday afternoon.
UPDATE: City of Sumas issues flood warning, Go Alert for all residents
Sumas residents can pick up sandbags at the City Shop on Kneuman Road until 7 pm on Wednesday.
Whatcom County officials warn residents of moderate flooding this week
The Nooksack River at Ferndale is expected to see the most flooding when it crests around 21 ft. on Thursday afternoon, which puts it just above the moderate flood stage.
