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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.

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