Health and Wellness
2 years ago
Swimming advisories lifted in parts of Whatcom County

Advisories in parts of Bellingham Bay are still in effect.

Health and Wellness
2 years 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
2 years 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
2 years ago
Whatcom County burn ban to take effect in July

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

Outdoors
2 years 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
2 years ago
Five people and a dog rescued in waters off Lummi Island

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

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Injured backcountry skier rescued from North Cascades

Paramedics met with the skier and rescue crews early Saturday.

Lifestyle
2 years 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!

Local
2 years ago
BRIEF: Burn ban in Skagit County starting June 15

The ban will continue until further notice.

Local
2 years ago
USDA and US Forest Service invest in forest restoration

The Forest Service says this program will directly support the agency’s efforts to confront the ongoing wildfire crisis.