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Open hillside meadow with purple wildflowers in the foreground, dense evergreen forest on a sunlit slope, and a blue sky with white clouds above.
Outdoors
3 weeks ago
Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

Local
3 weeks ago
Repaving at Lake Padden may impact travel to park

Parkgoers are asked to use the Samish Way entrances to access Lake Padden during the construction period.

Seal pup resting on a pebbled shoreline beside calm water, looking at the camera.
Local
3 weeks ago
Harbor seal pup rescued from Bellingham beach in rehab for malnourishment

Veterinarians at SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research who are caring for the pup say it was likely separated from its mother after people got too close.

A peaceful mountain lake scene with pine-covered hills, snow-capped peaks in the distance, and a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
Local
4 weeks ago
BLM urges precaution during wildfire season

At least six major wildfires are currently burning thousands of acres in Washington.

Close-up view of a textured tree trunk in a dense evergreen forest.
Government
4 weeks ago
Bellingham drafts permanent ordinance to protect landmark trees

The draft include several changes from the interim ordinance that’s been extended four times.

Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Goodell Creek Campground temporarily closed due to bear activity

The National Park Service is urging recreationalists to follow proper food storage rules.

Local
1 month ago
Washington crew members claim burnout, call on governor for help

Ferguson was asked to address a growing wage gap between deck and engine crew, causing burnout and affecting crew morale.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Shellfish harvesting reopens in northern Whatcom County

Biotoxin closures remain in effect south of Sandy Point to the Skagit County border.

Orca fins and bodies amid splashing waves in the blue ocean, water droplets spraying around the whales.
Local
1 month ago
Southern Resident Orca Calf spotted in PNW waters

This marks the second new orca born in 2026.

Hillsides burning with orange flames and smoke rising over a dry grassland near a lake, with a fence in the foreground.
Local
1 month ago
Wildfires in eastern Washington prompt evacuation order, road closures

The Kartar fire is currently burning at 7,500 acres in Okanogan County near Omak Lake.