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Health and Wellness
2 days ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

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

Yellow excavator on a mountain road repairing a sinkhole with two workers nearby; forested hills in the background.
Traffic
2 days ago
Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening

Though the bridge isn’t on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.

Two hikers sit on a rocky outcrop on a mountain cliff, with a valley and pine trees below under a cloudy sky.
Outdoors
6 days ago
Artist Point soon to be accessible as crews clear road

There is no planned opening date, though crews began nearly a week earlier this year than in 2025.

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
1 week ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

Green banner reading 'Peoples Bank' above two hanging bells at a lakeside event, with colorful tents and blue sky in the background.
Local Sports
1 week ago
Ski to Sea 2026: Live updates

Sea Kayaker Ian Sawyer of Pacific North Sports finishes first in Ski to Sea 2026 with Esteban Juranovics of Marr’s coming in nearly 30 seconds after.

Orange excavator dumping a load of sand into a tilted dump trailer at a construction site, with trees in the background.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Playground at Hovander Homestead Park expected to reopen this weekend

It completes the full reopening of the 350-acre park following two flood-related closures.

Dedicated To Service
2 weeks ago
Skagit County schedules June burn ban

Recreational and cooking fires will still be allowed.

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
North Fork Nooksack River nears spring opening for hatchery Chinook

The season lasts from May 23 through June 30, though it could end earlier depending on catch counts.

Coastal scene with calm water, a pebble beach, and a forested rocky cliff on the right under a clear blue sky.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips

This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.

Local Sports
2 weeks ago
Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race

KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.

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