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River bordered by dense green trees on both sides, with a blue sky and light clouds; logs and driftwood along the near shore on the right.
Outdoors
3 months ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards

Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
From drought to flood to hot summer, what’s it mean for you? | Contributed

This summer it will be more important than ever to be prepared for what all that weird weather can mean.

Whole‑grain turkey sandwich with lettuce and tomato on parchment, surrounded by fruit and carrot sticks.
Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students

The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa

The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
3 months ago
Time to get ‘Smoke Ready’ as summer heats up

June 1-5 is Smoke Ready Week, which is when regional local, state, and federal […]

Dedicated To Service
3 months ago
More FEMA flood assistance centers opening this weekend

Victims of December’s flooding can get help at two new locations.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Washington health insurers request 22% rate increase in 2027

The individual market is used by residents who don’t receive health insurance through their employer.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
3 months 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
3 months ago
Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits

The benefits will become available starting July 1.

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