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3 weeks ago

WSDOT to perform roadwork on I-5 in Whatcom, Skagit counties

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Overnight travelers should expect some slowdowns on I-5 between Whatcom and Skagit Counties. WSDOT crews…

3 weeks ago

FEMA to offer in-person help for aid applications from December flooding

The assistance center will be open in Sumas until the application deadline on June 10.

3 weeks ago

WSDOT continues work clearing Highway 20, no estimated time of opening

They're urging any recreationists to keep clear of the closure area. 

3 weeks ago

Shellfish harvesting closes for all Whatcom County beaches

Shellfish sold in restaurants and markets are still safe to eat.

3 weeks ago

Three people injured in incident at BP Cherry Point refinery

Company says there's no danger to the public.

3 weeks ago

Red Cross brings flood relief aid to Whatcom, Skagit counties

Volunteers will be in both counties to help eligible residents apply.

3 weeks ago

WSDOT begins work to move Bellingham Graffiti Rock from I-5 site

WSDOT added the rock cannot physically be removed in one piece, but explosives won't be used to break it apart.

3 weeks ago

Candidate filing week approaching for August primary in Whatcom County

The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.

3 weeks ago

Port of Bellingham to expand waterfront parking ahead of FIFA World Cup events

Over 100 new parking spaces will be added, giving more people the opportunity to explore the Granary Building, pump track and the Portal Container Village.

3 weeks ago

Clams, oysters sold in Whatcom County recalled due to norovirus risk

Anyone who may have become ill from consuming the impacted clams or oysters should contact their doctor.

4 weeks ago

Dates revealed for month-long closure of Bellingham International Airport in summer 2027

Bellingham International Airport will be closed from late-July through mid-August for required runway repairs.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom County Council appoints Deborah Arthur as Deputy Executive

This comes as Whatcom County still looks to find a Medical Examiner.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham drivers could see lowered speed limits on city roads soon

Signs would be posted at Bellingham city limits that say all roads will have "20 mph speed limits unless posted otherwise" starting this summer.

4 weeks ago

California man in Whatcom County fraud case tied to $1 million in new victims

Detectives say the scheme targeted seniors through suspicious links.

4 weeks ago

Operational student employees at WWU union-certified

The OSEs are the first student workers in the state to be recognized as a union who perform work that isn’t directly research or instruction related.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom County Council approves criminal justice sales tax

The cities of Bellingham and Lynden, along with Skagit County, have instituted similar sales taxes since the state law went into effect.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham City Council approves logging contract with Janicki Logging and Construction

Thinning the trees on the former logging site would allow for more ecological biodiversity to thrive.

4 weeks ago

Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

4 weeks ago

Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month

The state's jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.

4 weeks ago

Gas prices level off in Whatcom County following major spike

Oil analysts warn that prices at the pump could rise once again amid concerns stemming from the Iran War.

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