Weather
6 days ago
Skagit County declares emergency over major flooding headed for Mount Vernon and Concrete

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Skagit County until further notice.

Weather
6 days ago
UPDATE: Evacuation orders in parts of Skagit County, expecting record flooding in Concrete and Mount Vernon

Whatcom County has closed multiple roads due to weather/flood conditions.

Government
7 days ago
Port of Bellingham Commissioner Michael Shepard declares bid for state senate

He’ll aim to replace Sharon Shewmake, who recently announced that she won’t seek reelection.

Local
7 days ago
Whatcom Land Trust accepts interim ownership of Cloud Mountain Farm Center

Whatcom Land Trust says they are committed to allowing community partners to continue to use the facilities on the property, such as Twin Sisters Mobile Market.

Community Events
7 days ago
Upcoming event offers information on Birch Bay incorporation study

The study evaluates the financial feasibility for Birch Bay to become its own city.

Education
7 days ago
Student employees at WWU file to form union for a third time in three years

If passed into law, HB 1570 would allow OSEs to join WAWU-UAW 4929, which is the same union that WWU’s Educational Student Employees are a part of. 

Local
7 days ago
Whatcom County, consultants available to help residents with water adjudication paperwork

No appointments are necessary, but folks are encouraged to bring any water rights information they may already have.

Local
7 days ago
Hawai’i man killed following incident on I-5 near Alger

WSP says that the incident remains under investigation.

Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County Public Works to reduce service heading into winter

A lack of funding has forced the department to focus its attention on emergency services and keeping key roads open.

Government
1 week ago
City of Bellingham announces additional paid parking zones in Fairhaven

Parts of the neighborhood that currently have 2-hour parking will make the transition early next year.