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Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban

Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.

Health and Wellness
4 weeks ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027

The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don’t receive coverage through their employer.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Bellingham to consider kratom ban, following other WA cities’ lead

The city council will discuss an ordinance seeking to ban the sale, distribution and preparation of the largely unregulated drug.

Environmental
1 month ago
Wildfire containment grows across Whatcom County, Washington state

The Luna fire has progressed to 34% containment as of Tuesday.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.
Local
1 month ago
Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut

In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak

Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs

A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Skagit County updates burn ban

A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.

Heating and AC Expert
1 month ago
Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been […]