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4 days ago
Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night
Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.
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4 days ago
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development
Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.
4 days ago
Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall
Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.
4 days ago
State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham
The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.
4 days ago
Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order
In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.
5 days ago
PHOTOS: Deming Logging Show 2026
The famed Deming Logging Show returned to the arena off Cedarville Road over the weekend, complete with fan favorite events like tree climbing, log rolling, axe throwing and barbecue.
5 days ago
911 call operations disrupted across Washington
Dial 360-676-6911 to reach the operator directly in case of emergency.
5 days ago
Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties
Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.
5 days ago
Oil prices drop following agreement between US and Iran
The average price of gas in Whatcom County has fallen 12 cents over the past week.
5 days ago
WWU on track to boost incoming class, still short of fall 2026 goal
The school recently finalized its budget for the upcoming school year.
5 days ago
Interim CEO named to helm Lighthouse Mission Ministries
The announcement comes weeks before Hans Erchinger-Davis formally steps down from his role as CEO.
5 days ago
Paving begins on sections of Hwy 9, SR 547 as I-5 work continues
Drivers should expect delays in parts of Sumas, Nooksack, Acme and south of Bellingham
5 days ago
North Cascades Highway fully reopens
While still the latest opening in the highway's history, it comes earlier than any estimate from WSDOT.
5 days ago
UPDATE: WSP Silver Alert canceled; Bellingham man found safe
The man was last seen at 7 a.m. Monday, June 15 at the WTA Cordata Bus Station
1 week ago
UPDATE: Squirrel named cause of power outage in Bellingham over the weekend
Over 4,000 customers were impacted by the outage in the majority of the city center.
1 week ago
UPDATE: Shelter in place order lifted on NAS Whidbey Island
A report of a suspicious package Friday afternoon spurred the order.
1 week ago
Whatcom flood recovery programs receive $750K through Children’s Fund
Upwards of 177 local families met the criteria to receive support.
1 week ago
Everson Police investigate suspicious incident
Anyone with information or security footage is asked to contact Everson Police.
1 week ago
Lynden roundabout project to close E Badger Rd intersection
This marks the fourth new roundabout constructed on SR 546.
