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6 minutes ago
Driver arrested, several sent to hospital following three vehicle crash near Everson
Everson Goshen Road was closed for several hours following the incident.
56 minutes ago
Bellingham man in critical condition after suspected DUI crash in Burlington
Police arrested a Mount Vernon man following the crash, which sent three people to the hospital.
4 hours ago
Early morning fire destroys residential garage in Nooksack
Firefighters stopped it from spreading to the home and no one was hurt.
23 hours ago
Bellingham City Council considers reduction in public comment time limit
The proposal was raised with the intent of hearing from more people during public hearings.
23 hours ago
Whatcom County housing market continues to cool off into 2026
Home sales in the county dropped 5% to 2,302 in 2025 compared to 2024.
24 hours ago
Plans move ahead to build new dispatch center in Bellingham
No location for the new emergency dispatch center has been announced, but construction could be completed by the end of this year.
2 days ago
22-year-old dies while snowboarding out of bounds at Mt. Baker Ski Area
A cause of death has not been determined, but the victim's family has set up a GoFundMe to cover funeral expenses.
2 days ago
Additional disaster aid now available to those affected by December flooding
Residents can apply online via the Salvation Army website, by phone or in person at a Disaster Assistance Center.
2 days ago
WSDOT to close left lane on NB I-5 in Bellingham this week
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Be aware of some lane closures this week on I-5. WSDOT is closing the left lane…
2 days ago
Mount Vernon Police ends search for missing woman
According to police, the woman may have been experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of her disappearance.
2 days ago
New details emerge following City of Bellingham’s use of AI
VertexOne's contract bid was $1 million more than Origin SmartCity, who came in second in the city's ranking system.
2 days ago
Search continues for missing Lynden man near Nooksack River
Anyone with information on the disappearance of 61-year-old Richard Rutledge is asked to call 911.
2 days ago
Cascades expected to get 2 to 4 feet of snow this week
NWS warns that travel over the mountains could be difficult to impossible.
2 days ago
Burn ban lifted for Columbia Valley in Whatcom County
Forecasters are warning residents in the area to be cautious in order to prevent another burn ban in the near future.
5 days ago
Coastal flooding expected in Whatcom, San Juan counties this weekend
The flood could reach up to three feet above ground level on Sunday morning.
5 days ago
Canadian woman accused of assaulting border patrol agent in Blaine
The woman is facing two charges in federal court after the FBI says she kicked a supervisor in the face.
5 days ago
Skagit County residents invited to attend candidate interviews for next commissioner
Three finalists are vying to replace Lisa Janicki, who began her retirement on Friday.
5 days ago
Officials review world record polar plunge attempt in Birch Bay
The Birch Bay Chamber of Commerce says that they'll continue to provide updates on the record verification process in the coming weeks.
5 days ago
Bellingham man arrested after allegedly stabbing passerby with a pocketknife
He remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.
5 days ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu suspends emergency repair permit fees for flood victims
Fees for natural resource activity and on-site sewage permits are also waived.
