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Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Whatcom County offering free flu, COVID-19 vaccines

The RSV vaccine is also available to anyone interested based on age and health needs.

Health and Wellness
1 week ago
Bellingham Bay closed for recreational shellfish harvesting

The closure includes Chuckanut Bay and all of Larrabee State Park.

Local
1 week ago
Kratom ban passed by Bellingham City Council

Possession and use of the stimulant is still allowed.

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Burn ban to lift for unincorporated Skagit County

Starting in October, residents will be permitted to burn on their property, though some stipulations remain.

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
Vancouver Island wildfire sends smoke into Whatcom, San Juan Counties

The fire was discovered over the weekend and has burned hundreds of acres.

Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Generic medication settlement to benefit WA residents, businesses

Lawsuits have accused several companies of artificially inflating generic medication prices.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
3 weeks ago
State DNR waives access fees for Public Lands Day

It’s one of 12 annual free days at State Parks and lands managed by DNR and WDFW.

Traffic
3 weeks ago
Tanker overturns in south Bellingham, blocks road for hours

None of the liquid nitrogen spilled, and no injuries were reported. Power was restored and roads reopened around 9:30 p.m.

Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
RE Sources issues water quality alert at Lake Padden

Test results for potentially toxic algae are expected to be released in the coming days.

Local
4 weeks ago
Bellingham moves forward with ban on kratom sales

Councilmembers lamented the lack of state and federal regulations surrounding the over-the-counter drug.