Outdoors
1 month ago
Swimming advisory lifted at Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park

My Bellingham Now previously reported testing at the cove in late July noted high levels of enterococcus bacteria, causing Whatcom County’s health department to issue the swimming advisory.

Government
1 month ago
AG Nick Brown sues Trump administration for withholding over $9 million in climate change funds

Brown argues that the withholding of funds violates the U.S. Constitution’s Spending Clause and separation of powers principles.

Weather
1 month ago
WEATHER: Heat advisory issued for Whatcom, Skagit counties as temperatures reach high 80s

Cooler temperatures are in the forecast for later this week, with rain in the mix as well on Friday into Saturday, Aug. 16. 

Crime
1 month ago
Bellingham Police investigate potential hate crime, assault of apartment building security guard

Two suspects were arrested and remain at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Environmental
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council votes to acquire forest land on Stewart Mountain

The acquisition comes in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, totaling roughly $5.5 million in funding through the Streamflow Restoration Grant program.

Crime
1 month ago
Custer man turns himself in after admitting to murdering a man on his property

The 61-year-old suspect was taken into custody without bail.

Crime
1 month ago
Mount Vernon Police seek public help in locating vehicle involved in hit-and-run

Investigators are looking to speak with potential witnesses or anyone with video or other camera footage of the area to contact them at (360) 336-6271. 

Crime
1 month ago
Lynden Police identify suspect in connection to deadly crash with Lynden school bus driver

Details on how the crash happened or what evidence linked the man to the crime have not yet been released.

Weather
1 month ago
WEATHER: Temperatures forecast to rise this weekend, dry conditions expected into next week

Temperatures will peak on Sunday and Monday, rising as high as 87 degrees on both days.

Crime
1 month ago
Lynden man arrested after crashing car near I-5

Deputies recovered several baggies of suspected cocaine and a pair of brass knuckles from the vehicle.

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