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Local
11 months ago
BRIEF: Two people rescued after tree fell on them while hiking south of Bellingham

Both were taken to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center for treatment. 

Outdoors
11 months ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Outdoors
11 months ago
Over $2 million in state funding allocated to Whatcom County to improve outdoor recreation

Some grants work to improve cross-county areas such as motorcycle trails and the Pacific Northwest Trail.

Outdoors
11 months ago
Person airlifted from Lake Padden Park due to mountain bike related accident

South Whatcom Fire Authority says first responders were sent to a “significant medical incident” on Galbraith Mountain.

Outdoors
11 months ago
Injured hiker rescued in dark, rainy conditions in the North Cascades

Hikers are reminded to pack the 10 essentials and be prepared for wintery conditions high up in the Cascades, even in late June.

Environmental
11 months ago
Whatcom County fire ban begins Thursday

Ideal weather conditions for wildfires prompted the ban ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Environmental
11 months ago
Whatcom County officials remind public of firework laws

As of this year, the updated laws include sky lanterns that are anchored by a string or cord.

Local
11 months ago
Road to Artist Point at Mount Baker to reopen on June 27

WSDOT estimates that more than 650 vehicles travel each day to visit Artist Point once it reopens each summer. 

Local
12 months ago
Several Whatcom County recreation spots among millions of acres of public land eligible for sale under President Trump’s proposed bill

The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.

Outdoors
12 months ago
Crabbing season opens this July in Bellingham and the San Juan Islands

WDFW officials announced the opening dates and remind crabbers of state regulations.

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