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Environmental
1 month ago
Washington links carbon market with California, Quebec

The agreement will set new precedents for greenhouse gas reductions and investments in clean energy among businesses across the three jurisdictions.

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Outdoors
1 month ago
Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

Seal pup resting on a pebbled shoreline beside calm water, looking at the camera.
Local
1 month ago
Harbor seal pup rescued from Bellingham beach in rehab for malnourishment

Veterinarians at SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research who are caring for the pup say it was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.

A peaceful mountain lake scene with pine-covered hills, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
Local
1 month ago
BLM urges precaution during wildfire season

At least six major wildfires are currently burning thousands of acres in Washington.

Local
1 month ago
Local group continues push against proposed Edgemoor development

Protect Mud Bay Cliffs (PMBC) said they filed the appeal to the Bellingham City Council on Thursday, June 18.

Thermometer in the lower-left foreground with a clear, radiant sun and blue sky, suggesting very hot weather (around 40–50°C).
Weather
1 month ago
Temperatures could touch 90 degrees in parts of Whatcom County coming out of weekend

Forecasters warn the warm and dry conditions will increase the risk of brush fires.

Environmental
1 month ago
Middle school student finds invasive species on Orcas Island

The European Green Crab is very destructive to marine ecosystems.

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Government
1 month ago
Bellingham drafts permanent ordinance to protect landmark trees

The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that’s been extended four times.

Orca fins and bodies amid splashing waves in the blue ocean, water droplets spraying around the whales.
Local
1 month ago
Southern Resident Orca Calf spotted in PNW waters

This marks the second new orca born in 2026.

Hillsides burning with orange flames and smoke rising over a dry grassland near a lake, with a fence in the foreground.
Local
1 month ago
Wildfires in eastern Washington prompt evacuation order, road closures

The Kartar fire is currently burning at 7,500 acres in Okanogan County near Omak Lake.