Outdoors

The Sheriff’s Office says it got word from park rangers on Aug. 30 that the hiker had been found “alive and well” in the Chilliwack Basin.

The recently discovered case of white-nose syndrome is the first recorded case in Whatcom County this year.

The popular swimming area at Taylor Dock and Boulevard Park is now open for swimming, but the state Dept. of Ecology advises swimmers to shower after contact with the water as a precaution.

Whatcom County Public Works has announced that the trailhead will have an improved parking lot and more.

He was last known to be traveling on the Fishers Chimney trail towards the summit.

One of the “biggest little music and art festivals” will return to Whidbey Island the weekend of Aug. 16 to 18, featuring live music, art and food from all over the region.

Bellingham parks are special in their own ways – this is some of the history behind some of Bellingham’s quirkiest neighborhood parks.

Fish and Wildlife officials still say this summer is shaping up to be the highest catch-per-day year over the last decade.

The commission says the increase is needed to keep up with rising operating costs and inflation.

Rescue teams were dispatched and performed a steep-angle rope rescue to get the hiker to safety.