Outdoors
1 week ago
Steelhead fishing closed on Nooksack River for remainder of 2025

All fishing on the river will also be closed during the month of January.

Weather
1 week ago
WEATHER: Storm systems forecasted to bring moderate wind, rain and mountain snow to Whatcom County

The Mount Baker Ski Area is hopeful for a forecasted 40+ inches of snow, but no opening date has been announced yet.

Pest Control Expert
1 week ago
Rodent-Proofing Your Home Before the Holidays: A Local Expert’s Checklist

As temperatures fall and holiday preparations ramp up, pest control experts in Whatcom County […]

Veterinary Expert
1 week ago
Why December Is Flu and Respiratory Illness Season for Pets

Why December Is Flu and Respiratory Illness Season for Pets As colder weather settles […]

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
1 week ago
Limit wood burning to protect the air and residents of Northwest Washington

Fall is here and winter is coming in Island, San Juan, Skagit, and Whatcom […]

Heating and AC Expert
1 week ago
Top Signs Your Furnace May Fail This Winter in Northwest Washington

As winter temperatures settle over Whatcom County, the heating experts at Feller Heating are […]

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Samish Park reopens to the public after extended closure

The park was closed ahead of the summer season in 2024 as crews worked to replace the North Lake Samish Bridge over the course of the next year.

Traffic
2 weeks ago
Heavy holiday traffic forecasted this week from Tacoma to Bellingham

WSDOT has put together a series of charts for traveling on the state’s highways over the Thanksgiving holiday.

We Are Whatcom
2 weeks ago
Kaiti Lopez: Operations Manager at Ferndale Food Bank

Kaiti Lopez was looking for a new way to contribute to food security at the time that she made the jump into the operations manager role at the Ferndale Food Bank. Juggling a variety of tasks, Lopez makes sure to keep a level head while balancing the needs of their community as well as stretching their budget to its furthest dollar.

Lifestyle
2 weeks ago
Lighthouse Mission hosts 102nd annual Thanksgiving Dinner for residents in need

The menu this year includes roast turkey, stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, gravy, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole, salad, ice cream and a selection of pies.