Local
1 year ago
Makah Tribe granted permission to hunt whales over the next 10 years

The tribe is limited to 25 Eastern North Pacific gray whales over 10 years.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Swimming advisories lifted in parts of Whatcom County

Advisories in parts of Bellingham Bay are still in effect.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Commercial shellfish still safe to consume following paralytic shellfish poisoning advisory

The new warnings apply specifically to recreational shellfish harvesting, not commercial.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
High levels of bacteria in Bellingham Bay reported in new stormwater study

Prior to this new study, the Whatcom County Health and Community Services department released a swimming advisory in Bellingham Bay.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Whatcom County burn ban to take effect in July

Recreational fires will still be allowed, though they must meet certain requirements.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Shellfish harvesting closed on parts of Washington coast, FDA announces new warnings

Whatcom County’s harvesting areas were shut down by state health officials on May 24.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Five people and a dog rescued in waters off Lummi Island

One person received EMS treatment, but no one was hospitalized.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Injured backcountry skier rescued from North Cascades

Paramedics met with the skier and rescue crews early Saturday.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Sea Kayaking, local beer, a 1k run and more

From live music to a 1k race to sea kayaking, here is what YOU should do this weekend!