Local
2 years ago
Everson farm program seeking new stewardship

New farmers who lacked resources and equipment have been able to get a head start on their careers through the program.

Business
2 years ago
USDA Deputy Secretary to visit Whatcom and Skagit County on Friday

Deputy Secretary Torres Small will visit Mount Vernon, Bellingham and the Lummi Nation on Friday.

Farm
2 years ago
Bill banning octopus farming passes in WA state house

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.

Farm
2 years ago
Local group seeks input in aftermath of January flood event

Residents can fill out an online survey to offer details about any damage to their homes.

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Dates announced for NW Washington Fair 2024

More details on this year’s fair are expected throughout the month.

Local
2 years ago
Skagit temporarily curbs its tourism industry on farmland

The moratorium will not affect businesses permanently set up to host events on farmland, but farms cannot apply for new permits to host the same events.

Farm
2 years ago
Ecology hosting webinar on Nooksack water adjudication

The Nooksack adjudication process will look to quantify and prioritize water use within local watersheds, with highest priority given to the oldest, continuous water use.

Farm
2 years ago
BRIEF: Flood warnings issued to parts of Whatcom County

The NWS has issued flood warnings to communities near the Nooksack River until Tuesday.

Local
2 years ago
Protected Skagit County farmland acreage grows with local legacy program

As of 2024, over 16% of all farmland in Skagit County is now protected under the legacy program.

Farm
2 years ago
Two clean energy projects coming to Whatcom County

The projects will save an estimated $3,500 per year in energy usage.