As the calendar changes to September, here is a look at a variety of air quality topics.
Annual salmon run brings fish back to Bellingham Bay and Maritime Heritage Park, supporting orcas and local fisheries.
An inspection revealed thinned areas of the tank’s shell which may have led to its failure in May 2026.
The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn’t show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner’s June decision.
The rule prohibits most construction of roads in national forests as well as timber harvesting.
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
Wildfire smoke from eastern and central Washington is moving into our region.
While not fatal, the algae can cause liver issues in humans and animals.