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Weather
3 weeks ago
Heat advisory in effect for Whatcom, Skagit counties

Temperatures could breach the upper 80’s.

Weather
3 weeks ago
Child saved in southwest Washington from hot car

Investigators determined the child had been left in the parked car for just over 15 minutes.

Thermometer in the lower-left foreground with a clear, radiant sun and blue sky, suggesting very hot weather (around 40–50°C).
Weather
3 weeks ago
Temperatures could touch 90 degrees in parts of Whatcom County coming out of weekend

Forecasters warn the warm and dry conditions will increase the risk of brush fires.

Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Shellfish harvesting reopens in northern Whatcom County

Biotoxin closures remain in effect south of Sandy Point to the Skagit County border.

Hillsides burning with orange flames and smoke rising over a dry grassland near a lake, with a fence in the foreground.
Local
3 weeks ago
Wildfires in eastern Washington prompt evacuation order, road closures

The Kartar fire is currently burning at 7,500 acres in Okanogan County near Omak Lake.

Bloodworks Northwest banner reading CODE RED with a blood bag on a red background and the logo in the corner.
Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Blood donations needed amid critical shortage

Bloodworks Northwest has declared a “Code Red” as its regional blood supply reached emergency levels.

Close-up of a bicycle's rear derailleur and gears with a rider's foot on the pedal at sunset.
Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Bike Swap expands to new location

The annual event helps support outdoor programs geared towards women.

Close-up of a clear blister-pack container on a textured backing, with a partially visible label and barcode and a few white pills inside the cavitys.
Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026

EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.
Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

Local
4 weeks ago
Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties

Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.