Environmental
5 months ago
WDFW approves rule to prohibit feeding deer, moose or elk

The agency says feeding areas can also draw animals across roads, where they present a safety hazard and could be hit by cars.

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: May is Volcano Awareness Month

The next time there’s volcanic activity, we want to make sure we’re safe. Then later we can comfortably gather with others and share our “remember when?” stories.

Environmental
5 months ago
Burn ban takes effect in June for unincorporated Skagit County

The ban will be in effect until further notice.

We Are Whatcom
5 months ago
Leslie Lekos: Herbalist at Wildroot Botanicals

From a berry series during the summer to plenty of mushroom workshops in the fall, Lekos takes her students to remote areas of Whatcom and Skagit Counties to show the students what nature has to offer.

Community Events
5 months ago
Whatcom County to host water adjudication workshops

Each of the workshops are limited to 50 households and anyone interested needs to register in advance. 

Local Experts
5 months ago
Carpenter ants and sugar ants pose seasonal challenge for Whatcom County homeowners

Homeowners noticing signs of carpenter or sugar ants are encouraged to act quickly, as early intervention is critical to avoiding larger problems during the active spring and summer months.

Environmental
5 months ago
Community groups capture invasive green crabs in Blaine

The green crab was first discovered on the Washington coast in the 1980s and has slowly moved north since.

Traffic
5 months ago
WSDOT to begin three-year culvert removal project on I-5 in Whatcom County

Construction is expected to last through 2027.

Environmental
5 months ago
Northwest Straits Foundation receives $3 million to protect Whatcom County shorelines

In total, nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline and streams will be more accessible for salmon by the project’s completion later this summer. 

Outdoors
6 months ago
Plantation Rifle Range could reopen this year with limited operations

The cleanup process of the rifle range is expected to cost around $13.5 million.

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