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Weather
4 weeks ago
Snow flurries in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

Lynden has a slightly higher chance of seeing snow than places further south, but no more than an inch or so through Wednesday morning.

Government
1 month ago
Deadline to file claim forms for Nooksack water adjudication may be extended

A court hearing in late April will determine whether the current May 1 deadline will be pushed back.

Government
1 month ago
Petition to remove claimants from Nooksack River adjudication process rejected

Court documents state that the petition was initially filed by a group of Sumas residents in 2024. 

We Are Whatcom
1 month ago
Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
1 month ago
It’s never too early to prepare for wildfire smoke

Is February too early to be thinking and talking about the coming wildfire season? […]

Environmental
2 months ago
Burn ban cancelled in Columbia Valley area

Air quality has improved, but NWCAA is still asking residents to limit indoor burning to help avoid another ban in the future.

Outdoors
2 months ago
37th Legendary Banked Slalom at Mount Baker Ski Area postponed to 2027

The Mt. Baker Ski Area says the racecourse is dealing with an unworkable snowpack.

Environmental
2 months ago
Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026

That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.

Local
2 months ago
Stage 1 burn ban issued for Columbia Valley in Whatcom County

In a stage 1 burn ban, residents in the affected area are not allowed to burn wood in fireplaces or uncertified wood stoves unless it is their only source of heat.