We Are Whatcom
7 months ago
Leslie Lekos: Herbalist at Wildroot Botanicals

From a berry series during the summer to plenty of mushroom workshops in the fall, Lekos takes her students to remote areas of Whatcom and Skagit Counties to show the students what nature has to offer.

Community Events
8 months ago
Whatcom County to host water adjudication workshops

Each of the workshops are limited to 50 households and anyone interested needs to register in advance. 

Local Experts
8 months ago
Carpenter ants and sugar ants pose seasonal challenge for Whatcom County homeowners

Homeowners noticing signs of carpenter or sugar ants are encouraged to act quickly, as early intervention is critical to avoiding larger problems during the active spring and summer months.

Environmental
8 months ago
Community groups capture invasive green crabs in Blaine

The green crab was first discovered on the Washington coast in the 1980s and has slowly moved north since.

Traffic
8 months ago
WSDOT to begin three-year culvert removal project on I-5 in Whatcom County

Construction is expected to last through 2027.

Environmental
8 months ago
Northwest Straits Foundation receives $3 million to protect Whatcom County shorelines

In total, nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline and streams will be more accessible for salmon by the project’s completion later this summer. 

Outdoors
8 months ago
Plantation Rifle Range could reopen this year with limited operations

The cleanup process of the rifle range is expected to cost around $13.5 million.

Local
8 months ago
City of Bellingham updates food waste bin program

Public Works says they’re working with Sanitary Services Company to order smaller bins, which will be available upon request.

Environmental
8 months ago
New Southern Resident Orca calf spotted near Victoria, B.C.

The Center for Whale Research says that researchers saw the newest member of the J Pod while travelling near Victoria, B.C. on Sunday.

Outdoors
8 months ago
WDFW closes Sauk, Skagit Rivers for all fishing

Both rivers will close on April 11 after lower-than-expected returns of steelhead.

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