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Health and Wellness
2 months ago
AG Nick Brown joins coalition to combat new Medicaid work requirements

The coalition has filed a lawsuit in response to federal changes that would restrict healthcare access.

Aerial map of the Swift Creek watershed near Nooksack, showing floodplain in light blue and a large orange-yellow area to the east.
Outdoors
2 months ago
Ecology issues asbestos reminder near Sumas Mountain

Recreationists are urged not to disturb any creek beds or sediment piles in the area.

Local
2 months ago
Whatcom County Health Dept touts successful winter shelter season

Health and Community Services adds that their operating costs ran $93,000 below their budget limit allocated by the Whatcom County Council.

A peaceful mountain lake scene with pine-covered hills, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
Local
2 months ago
BLM urges precaution during wildfire season

At least six major wildfires are currently burning thousands of acres in Washington.

Weather
2 months ago
Heat advisory in effect for Whatcom, Skagit counties

Temperatures could breach the upper 80’s.

Weather
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months ago
Blood donations needed amid critical shortage

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

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