Government
12 months ago
Department of Ecology releases report on 2024 environmental penalties

Thousands of dollars in fines were issued in Skagit County in the first half of 2024.

Weather
12 months ago
Northern lights forecasted to return in Whatcom County

Whatcom County is in a prime position to see the Aurora Borealis Oct. 9 and Oct. 10, barring any cloud coverage.

Government
12 months ago
Bellingham International Airport phases out harmful “forever chemicals”

Firefighting foam containing PFAS will be replaced with an eco-friendly alternative.

Local
12 months ago
New census points to Southern Residents struggling to stay afloat

A new baby orca was first spotted off Vancouver Island a few weeks ago.

Local
12 months ago
Missing Canadian hiker found dead on Mount Baker

The Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office has not determined the cause of death

Outdoors
12 months ago
Crabbing season reopens in October for Marine Area 7

Crabbing will be allowed each day from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31.

Traffic
12 months ago
TRAFFIC ALERT: Part of Mount Baker Highway to be temporarily closed for maintenance

WSDOT crews will be doing early winter maintenance east of Glacier from Sept. 30 to Oct. 3.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state allocates millions to Puget Sound restoration

The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife and the Department of Natural Resources have announced this month’s investment list.

Government
1 year ago
City of Bellingham expands protected Lake Whatcom watershed area

The Bellingham City Council unanimously approved a purchase of two parcels of land in the Lake Whatcom watershed.

Local
1 year ago
Puget Sound Energy announces new clean energy projects for Washington state

Puget Sound Energy is developing a solar facility and a battery storage project that will add almost 350 megawatts of clean energy to their portfolio.

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