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Health and Wellness
1 year ago
CONTRIBUTED: Where to get essential local information in Whatcom County

Community Contributor Amy Cloud has the tips to make sure you know what to know and where to find it in Whatcom County in case of an emergency.

Environmental
1 year ago
WDFW raises daily chum salmon limits on Nooksack River

WDFW says that the chum returning to the river at a higher than forecasted rate is spurring the rule change.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Galbraith Mountain trails to close for game management

Crews will conduct a prescribed bow hunt to cut down the overpopulation of deer.

Community Events
1 year ago
Brown & Brown Insurance donates over two tons of poultry to local food banks

The firm received just over $7,000 in community donations and added $2,000 itself in its 13th annual Turkey Drive.

Environmental
1 year ago
Shellfish harvesting biotoxin restrictions lifted in southern Whatcom County

Paralytic shellfish poisoning levels (PSP) have finally dropped below toxic levels, though harvesters are reminded to still check on harvest conditions before they start digging.

Crime
1 year ago
Suspected impaired drivers strike four State Patrol vehicles in one night

No one was injured in the crashes, which took place over the course of four hours in King County.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis Club holds “Toy Drive” for local families

All donations will go directly to children in the Lynden school district. The club asks that gifts should be left unwrapped and appropriate for ages 5 to 15.

Local
1 year ago
Agencies advise preparation for travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The Port of Seattle expects 1.5 million people to pass through Sea-Tac from now until Saturday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, WSDOT is expecting nearly 300,000 passengers on state ferries through Sunday, Dec. 1.

Local
1 year ago
Amtrak Cascades train collides with fallen tree during windstorm

No injuries were reported but the engineer was taken to a hospital to be checked out.

Crime
1 year ago
Federal judge reduces Vancouver resident’s sentence for Capitol riot

Marc Bru was involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol and planned an insurrection in Portland.