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4 weeks ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point

The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.

Business
1 month ago
Backcountry Essentials celebrates 20 years in business

With summer just around the bend, it is a great opportunity to stock up on all your outdoor gear to safely hit the trails or get your winter gear ready for storage.  

Environmental
1 month ago
Seattle finalizes $4 billion relicensing agreement on Skagit River dams

The dams supply about 20% of Seattle’s electricity.

Local
1 month ago
Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine

If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.

Aerial map showing a central park with white-dashed boundary, yellow looped Park Trails, blue streams, and surrounding streets including Telegraph Rd and E. Bakerview Dr; orange AF Housing area nearby.
Outdoors
1 month ago
New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

Local
1 month ago
Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign.

I-5 graffiti rock pieces Bellingham WSDOT
Local
1 month ago
Bellingham’s I-5 graffiti rock broken up, will no longer be relocated

WSDOT is planning to share a limited number of pieces with interested members of the public.

Environmental
1 month ago
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.

Grey whale carcass partially submerged near weathered wooden pilings in a calm bay, pebble beach and overcast sky.
Environmental
1 month ago
Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.