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Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
5 days ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.
Health and Wellness
7 days ago
Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits

The benefits will become available starting July 1.

Washington State Department of Health logo with the word HEALTH in teal and colorful abstract shapes to the left.
Health and Wellness
7 days ago
Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations

The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.

Business
2 weeks 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.  

Public Health Seattle & King County logo with a black-and-white portrait in the top-right corner.
Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Three King County residents monitored for hantavirus, 1 infected, 2 exposed

Hantavirus generally does not spread from person to person, but the Andes variant can be transmitted through prolonged contact with an infected individual.

Government
2 weeks ago
Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter

City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.

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
2 weeks ago
New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

Local
3 weeks 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.

Map of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center showing temporary parking changes, under construction zones, and entrances including Emergency Entrance and Main Campus Entrance.
Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
ER parking to be limited at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center over next two years

The ER’s west side parking lot is closing for construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion.

Two people wearing helmets and life jackets float together in a river, gripping a safety rope.
Outdoors
4 weeks ago
CONTRIBUTED: SAR tips for outdoor recreation in Whatcom County

The experts at Whatcom County Search and Rescue (SAR) have some tips for them – and us all.

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