Environmental
12 months ago
Whatcom County Public Works reminds the public to dispose of hazardous waste properly in 2025

The Disposal of Toxics facility near Bellingham International Airport takes household hazardous waste items for free.

Environmental
12 months ago
WDFW announces new boating rules to protect Southern Resident killer whales

Passed by state legislature in 2023, the rules are intended to reduce vessel noise and allow whales to live their lives with minimal disturbance.

Environmental
12 months ago
A coming La Niña weather pattern could negatively impact Washington state’s snowpack

Washington’s snowpack is the state’s water storage system that charges streams and provides water for people, industry and agriculture throughout the year. 

Education
12 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools to add propane-fueled buses to their fleet

As part of their effort to cut emissions, BPS has remapped their bus routes to better serve the community, adding 32 routes this school year.

Local
12 months ago
“Murder hornets” declared eradicated from Whatcom County, United States

The report comes after three years without any confirmed sightings.

Environmental
1 year ago
CONTRIBUTED: Get to know the difference between “La Niña” and “El Niño” with Amy Cloud

Still trying to wrap your head around terms like “bomb cyclone” and “atmospheric river”? You’re in good company.

Environmental
1 year ago
Eastern Whatcom County burn ban lifted

NWCAA still urges residents to limit indoor wood burning as much as possible as excess of smoke particles could lead to another ban in the future.

Environmental
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to preserve groundwater in Nooksack watershed

Associated Earth Sciences, whom the contract is with, is in talks with some farmers in the county to find willing participants in the study.

Environmental
1 year ago
Claim forms for Nooksack water adjudication to be sent out in early 2025

Qualifying water users will have until May 1, 2026, to complete the forms.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham acquires more land to protect local drinking water

The purchases are a part of the city’s Lake Whatcom Land Acquisition and Preservation Program that has bought more than 2,800 acres to preserve the lake’s watershed.