Local
3 months ago
New study signals possibility of a future San Juan passenger ferry connection

Some lawmakers are skeptical due to the high price tag associated with the project.

Environmental
3 months ago
Oil spill in Padden Creek temporarily closes part of the Interurban Trail

Public Works is currently working with Ecology crews to clean up the spill.

Health and Wellness
4 months ago
Shellfish harvesting ban lifted as biotoxin levels subside

Skagit Bay remains closed for harvesting, as it still has high reported levels of paralytic shellfish poisoning biotoxins.

Environmental
4 months ago
As wildfire spreads, Fire Marshal orders evacuations in Winthrop

As of the morning of August 1, it is 5% contained.

Local Experts
4 months ago
Hot Days May Mean Ozone Issues: What You Need to Know to Stay Safe This Summer in Whatcom, Skagit counties

By making small changes to your daily habits—especially during hot, sunny weather—you can help reduce ozone pollution and protect both your health and the environment. Let’s all do our part to keep the air clean this summer!

Weather
4 months ago
Flash flood warning issued in Whatcom and Skagit counties

Heavy rainfall could agitate burn scars from previous wildfires, meteorologists say.

Features
4 months ago
Accessibility matters at the Community Boating Center

The CBC will install the wheelchair accessible dock soon, and their work to build bridges will only continue.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Department of Ecology lifts swimming advisory at Bay View State Park, others remain in place

The department had previously issued the advisory on July 18 after high levels of fecal bacteria turned up during routine water sampling.

Health and Wellness
4 months ago
State Dept. of Health announces Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning reports in Skagit Bay

The closure applies to all molluscan shellfish including clams, oysters, mussels, and scallops. 

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Drew Schmidt and Emily Lekberg: San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises is one of thirty members of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, which encompasses whale watching companies in the state of Washington and Vancouver B.C. The overall goal is to provide a community conversation in order to find whales and observe them safely.