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Yellow excavator on a mountain road repairing a sinkhole with two workers nearby; forested hills in the background.
Traffic
2 months ago
Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening

Though the bridge isn’t on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.

Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
More FEMA flood assistance centers opening this weekend

Victims of December’s flooding can get help at two new locations.

Close-up of a lavender flower spike with a bee collecting pollen on purple blossoms
Local
2 months ago
Bee swarm incident cleared after Skagit County crash

The incident happened nearly a year after a similar accident in Whatcom County.

Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County to receive grant funding from WA Military Dept

The two contracts are aimed at flood preparation and security measures.

Two hikers sit on a rocky outcrop on a mountain cliff, with a valley and pine trees below under a cloudy sky.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road

There is no planned opening date, though crews began nearly a week earlier this year than in 2025.

Local
2 months ago
BRIEF: New FEMA assistance center to open in Ferndale

Victims of December’s historic floods are encouraged to apply for aid.

Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 1 taps Brian Atkins as new fire chief

Outgoing Fire Chief Rachel Carlson is taking a new leadership role with the Bellingham Fire Department.

Blue semi-truck leaning on its side across a rural two-lane road with power lines and trees nearby, cloudy sky above.
Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Bee Spill Anniversary | Contributed

This May marks the first anniversary of an unprecedent “bee spill” in Whatcom County.

Orange excavator dumping a load of sand into a tilted dump trailer at a construction site, with trees in the background.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Construction set to begin for Birch Bay Library Express

The new location will likely be ready for the public by January 2027.

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