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2 weeks ago
Petition to remove claimants from Nooksack River adjudication process rejected
Court documents state that the petition was initially filed by a group of Sumas residents in 2024.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County man convicted of threatening to kill Congress members
The man will spend six months in prison.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Mount Baker Highway reopens after five-day closure
Alternating traffic patterns will still be in place near milepost 41 through 43 as crews finish work on the embankment and pavement.
2 weeks ago
Afghan national from Bellingham pleads not guilty to National Guard shooting
Prosecutors claim he drove across the country in order to carry out the shooting on Nov. 26.
2 weeks ago
Reported opioid overdoses fall for second straight year in Whatcom County
It comes amid an influx of overdose prevention resources across the county.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale man arrested in connection to armed robbery of online seller
He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.
2 weeks ago
Additional resources now availabe for flood victims in Whatcom, Skagit Counties
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – More federal funding will soon be distributed to flood victims across Washington. The state’s Employment…
2 weeks ago
Ferndale man arrested after allegedly attacking neighbor with axe
The victim suffered only a minor cut to their arm.
2 weeks ago
State sues several companies over allegedly unlicensed casino apps
The suit states that the illegal apps have taken more than $200 million from state residents.
2 weeks ago
Washington state legislators introduce ‘millionaire’s tax’
Ferguson has pushed for the money that would come from a millionaire's tax to fund K-12 public education and supportive programs.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham drivers licensing office to close for three weeks
Anyone in need of in-person services during the closure is being directed towards offices in Mount Vernon and Smokey Point.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale renames itself as “Hawkdale” in honor of Seahawks Super Bowl run
It comes amid a season where Seattle set a franchise record for regular season wins.
2 weeks ago
Two bills push for more supportive housing, limits camping bans in Washington
Both bills are scheduled for executive sessions with committee members this week.
2 weeks ago
North Cascades Bluegrass Festival announces cancelation
Among some of the reasons for the festival's cancellation, Tepper and Starr say that ticket sales from north of the border dropped significantly last year.
3 weeks ago
Tennis ball bomb found in donation bin at Mount Vernon church
Mount Vernon Police are investigating the origin of the improvised explosive device.
3 weeks ago
Hovander Park in Ferndale reopens following closure
Parks and Rec says additional repair work is still ongoing in some areas and is asking people to be mindful of posted signage while visiting.
3 weeks ago
Roadwork on I-5 in Bellingham may slow your commute in the coming days
WSDOT crews will be repairing guardrails on I-5 throughout Bellingham.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County health officials warn of elevated measles risk amid outbreak in Snohomish
The county health department says more children need to be vaccinated to prevent a potential outbreak.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County removed from injury lawsuit against Birch Bay Waterslides
A jury trial is scheduled to begin in late August.
3 weeks ago
Full road closure on the horizon for Mount Baker Highway
Alternating traffic patterns will resume once the road fully reopens for streambed work.
