Health and Wellness
1 month ago
State Dept. of Health announces Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning reports in Skagit Bay

The closure applies to all molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. 

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County takes over severe weather shelter operations, calls for local support unanswered

A location for the shelter has not yet been finalized, but WCHCS anticipates a lease will be authorized in September.

Government
1 month ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration’s block of Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding

Another suit AG Brown signed onto earlier this week challenges the Trump administration’s demands for access to SNAP recipients’ personal data.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
Expect construction crews at Bloedel Donovan Park in the near future

Crews will also be removing non-native plants around the launch, with plans to replace them in the near future. 

Weather
2 months ago
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory canceled for coastal Washington after magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia

Marine waters may continue to experience dangerous and/or turbulent currents throughout the rest of today.

Crime
2 months ago
Man arrested following death of Kent man in Ferndale

The man was taken into custody on Monday and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Government
2 months ago
Lisa Janicki retires from Skagit County Commissioner position

The remaining Commissioners will decide her replacement by the end of the year.

Traffic
2 months ago
TRAFFIC: Right lane on NB I-5 reopened in Custer after semi-truck rollover

The lane was closed for about five hours and caused mile-long backups.

Government
2 months ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Crime
2 months ago
Crime rates decline in Whatcom County over the past 12 months

Overall, crimes were also down across the state, according to the report.

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