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Local
3 months ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County Council considers changes to fireworks laws

A proposed amendment would scale back July 4th usage. The county’s burn ban is also set to take effect on June 15.

Local
3 months ago
Homeowners encouraged to follow voluntary watering schedule

Washington is entering a fourth year of an emergency drought declaration.

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Environmental
3 months ago
Investigation begins, recovery concludes at site of Longview tank explosion

Response crews have collected over 2,000 dead fish from ditches near the Columbia River.

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Government
4 months ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

Health and Wellness
4 months ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.

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Environmental
4 months ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup

The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
4 months ago
Time to get ‘Smoke Ready’ as summer heats up

June 1-5 is Smoke Ready Week, which is when regional local, state, and federal […]

fisherman's pavilion
Local
4 months ago
Port partners with PSE to install solar power at Zuanich Point Park

Installed on the Fisherman’s Pavilion roof, the system will generate about 100 kilowatts of power.

Dedicated To Service
4 months ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

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