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Local
21 hours ago
Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties

Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.

Traffic
7 days ago
Temporary lane shifts coming to I-5 south of Bellingham

An ongoing fish passage project will soon put all lanes of the freeway onto bypass routes.

Local
7 days ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

Local
1 week 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.

Local
2 weeks ago
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule

Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.

Aerial view of a large industrial plant with connected pipes, tanks, and smokestacks emitting steam. In the background are more structures and vehicles in a yard.
Environmental
2 weeks ago
Investigation begins, recovery concludes at site of Longview tank explosion

Response crews have collected over 2,000 dead fish from ditches near the Columbia River.

Golden wheat field in the foreground with green fields and farm buildings on the horizon under a blue, cloud-filled sky.
Government
2 weeks ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.

Aerial view of a harbor with a white passenger ship docked at the pier, cranes, and industrial buildings along the waterfront with a city beyond.
Environmental
2 weeks ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup

The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.

fisherman's pavilion
Local
3 weeks ago
Port partners with PSE to install solar power at Zuanich Point Park

Installed on the Fisherman’s Pavilion roof, the system will generate about 100 kilowatts of power.

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