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Mountain ridge at sunrise with soft fog filling the valleys and distant hills bathed in warm light
Environmental
3 weeks ago
Rapidly growing fire rages in Okanogan County as Chelan Hills nears containment

Douglas County is offering a $25,000 reward in the suspected human-caused blaze, which claimed one life.

Split landscape: left shows a rugged mountain slope with a wildfire smoke plume; right shows a forested riverbank with distant smoke.
Local
3 weeks ago
Luna Fire grows to seven acres in east Whatcom County

Two other minor blazes in the North Cascades National Park were fully contained over the weekend.

Small bright sun in a hazy orange sky, suggesting sunset or sunrise.
Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
BC wildfire causing smoky air conditions in Whatcom County

The fire has been burning north of Hope, B.C. since Thursday, July 2.

Traffic
4 weeks ago
Both directions of I-5 to be reduced to one lane for two weeks south of Bellingham

WSDOT is encouraging drivers to consider using SR 9 or Chuckanut Drive to avoid delays.

Environmental
1 month ago
Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans

Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.

Colorful fireworks exploding in the night sky against a black background.
Local Experts
1 month ago
Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of […]

Environmental
1 month ago
Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington

The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.

Row of residential waste and recycling bins with yellow, blue, and green lids along a white picket fence.
Environmental
1 month ago
Proposed standards on compost contamination seeks public feedback

The department wants to get ahead what they expect will be a great increase in compostable materials over the next decade.

Excavator bucket digging into soil at a construction site with an orange safety barrier in the foreground.
Traffic
1 month ago
Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County

One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.

Aerial map of the Swift Creek watershed near Nooksack, showing floodplain in light blue and a large orange-yellow area to the east.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Ecology issues asbestos reminder near Sumas Mountain

Recreationists are urged not to disturb any creek beds or sediment piles in the area.