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Weather
14 hours ago
‘Extreme’ risk of dangerous fire conditions in central, eastern WA Saturday

High temperatures and strong winds could make existing wildfires spread unpredictably.

Environmental
1 day ago
Wildfires in North Cascades, Okanogan County grow

Fire officials say dry conditions and shifting winds are likely to drive further fire growth.

Health and Wellness
2 days ago
Drinking water advisory issued for Lake Samish

Only sensitive groups are at risk of adverse health effects. The advisory does not currently affect swimming, bathing or handwashing.

Outdoors
5 days ago
Wildfires in east Whatcom County continue to grow

Recreational access to parts of Ross Lake are closed due to wildfire activity.

Gravel path winds through a grassy park edged by tall evergreen trees under a cloudy sky, with pink blossoms on the right.
Outdoors
1 week ago
Parts of Cornwall Memorial Park to close for several years as reforestation is underway

Parks and Recreation staff, volunteers and members of the Washington Conservation Corps began installing native plants in February.

Tribal News
1 week ago
Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District receives national recognition for its wastewater treatment plant

The Environmental Protection Agency’s PISCES program presented an award celebrating upgrades made to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Seal pup resting on a blue grid mat inside a blue enclosure, with a white patterned neck pillow beside it.
Local
1 week ago
Seal pup euthanized after being found with gunshot wound near Bellingham

A local response team says this is the third seal they’ve treated for a gunshot wound this year and the first pup.

Weather
2 weeks ago
Air Quality Alert issued in Whatcom, Skagit counties, heat advisory in Whatcom

Smoke from wildfires in BC and central Washington are moving into our area.

Harbor seal pup resting on a blue mesh surface, facing left with speckled gray fur.
Trending
2 weeks ago
Seal pup found with gunshot wound in Bellingham

This is the third gunshot injury discovered in a WA marine animal in 2026.

Local
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s Wildfire Risk, What You Need to Know | Contributed

The county in the vortex of a Red Flag wildfire warning and officials are upgrading the Burn Ban to Stage 2 as heat, wind and other conditions lead to critical fire weather conditions.

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