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Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

River bordered by dense green trees on both sides, with a blue sky and light clouds; logs and driftwood along the near shore on the right.
Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
Nooksack River training turns into pair of rescues

The Whatcom County Water Rescue Task Force is reminding any canoers or kayakers to be aware of changing river conditions and to always wear a life jacket on the water.

Construction site with a large concrete basin, workers in high‑visibility clothing, and a red beam being lowered overhead by a crane.
Traffic
2 months ago
Lanes to be restored on I-5 ahead of Memorial Day travel rush

An on-ramp in Alger will stay closed through May 31.

Education
2 months ago
Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’

The state Superintendent’s Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state’s newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

Elections
2 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot

Voters approved the district’s last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.

Yellow excavator on a mountain road repairing a sinkhole with two workers nearby; forested hills in the background.
Local
2 months ago
North Cascades Highway set to fully reopen 10 days ahead of schedule

WSDOT said alternating one-lane traffic is not possible because some sections are gone.

Traffic
2 months ago
BRIEF: Ramp, lane closures planned for I-5 in Bellingham

A daytime lane closure for southbound travelers is scheduled for Thursday.

Crime
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council to vote on grant award for police dept

A public safety bill signed into law last year created the grant program.

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