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2 weeks ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook
Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.
2 weeks ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards
Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown
The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.
2 weeks ago
New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles
Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.
2 weeks ago
FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10
Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December's floods is encouraged to apply.
2 weeks ago
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday before potential record highs this weekend
Forecasters are warning residents of conditions that pose moderate, and potentially even major, heat risk on Sunday and Monday.
2 weeks ago
WSDOT announces new reopening date for North Cascades Highway
The road is now expected to fully reopen by June 19, six days sooner than the previous estimate.
2 weeks ago
Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program
The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.
2 weeks ago
Uber service returns to Bellingham International Airport and Cruise Terminal
It ends a five-year standoff between the rideshare company and Port of Bellingham over the rates the Port charged.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws
A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county's burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.
2 weeks ago
No one seriously injured following fire at Wendy’s on the Guide
Bellingham Fire crews put the fire out five minutes after they arrived.
2 weeks ago
Speed limits being lowered on Hwy 20 near Anacortes
Limit changes were recommended following a safety review.
2 weeks ago
Funding received for upgrades to Pine Street rail crossing
The crossing will mark the fourth addition to the ongoing Waterfront Quiet Zone project.
2 weeks ago
Part of James Street in Bellingham to close for construction project
The closure could last up to three weeks.
2 weeks ago
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
2 weeks ago
Police ask for help locating missing Mount Vernon woman
Family members haven't heard from Ashley Stoupa since May 21.
2 weeks ago
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule
Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.
2 weeks ago
Injured bilingual workers being warned of new scam
Some victims were urged to attend fake court hearings to get their payments.
2 weeks ago
Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend
Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
