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Local Experts
1 year 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
1 year 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.

Environmental
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year 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
1 year ago
WDFW closes Sauk, Skagit Rivers for all fishing

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

Environmental
1 year ago
Whatcom County to host water adjudication seminars this spring

A regional water rights consultant will offer demonstrations and provide more information about the adjudication process.

Environmental
1 year ago
Research at WWU looks to protect salmon from toxic tire chemicals

Tire dust can be deadly to coho salmon and other fish when it washes from roadways into streams.

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