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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.
UPDATE: Level 3 Go NOW! evacuations issued for Concrete
Anyone in the impacted flood areas should secure their belongings and property, get a go bag ready and have an evacuation route planned.
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Storms bring heavy rain to the Pacific Northwest, snow and freezing rain to the Upper Midwest
The first of a series of powerful storms dumped heavy rain and swelled rivers in the Pacific Northwest on Tuesday, closing roads and prompting high water rescues.
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Skagit County encourages evacuations of low-lying areas prior to flooding
Communities often impacted include Marblemount, Rockport, Concrete, Hamilton, Lyman and surrounding areas.
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Mike Trout remains in the mix for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic, but questions linger
Mike Trout, the cornerstone of Team USA's 2023 World Baseball Classic run, is still under consideration as the roster for the 2026 tournament takes shape.
Milestone tower crane in Ferndale subject to new safety rules in 2026
The crane is being used for construction of the city's new Civic Campus on Main Street.
Proposed bill looks to prohibit law enforcement from wearing items to obscure faces
The bill listed balaclavas, tactical masks, gators and ski masks among other items as prohibited items.
Skagit County Superior Court judge retires after 30-year legal career
Judge Thomas Verge will be retiring at the end of this month to cap off over 30 years in the legal field.
Skagit County could see an additional judge on superior court
SB 5836 would add a fifth judge to the Skagit County Superior Court's bench, if it passes.
Skagit County declares emergency over major flooding headed for Mount Vernon and Concrete
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Skagit County until further notice.
UPDATE: Evacuation orders in parts of Skagit County, expecting record flooding in Concrete and Mount Vernon
Whatcom County has closed multiple roads due to weather/flood conditions.
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Japan assesses damage from 7.5 magnitude quake that injured 34
Japan was assessing damage Tuesday and cautioning people of potential aftershocks after a late-night 7.5 magnitude earthquake caused injuries, light damage and a tsunami in Pacific coastal communities.
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Dominican court orders new trial for Tampa Bay Rays’ Wander Franco in sexual abuse case
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