Outdoors
4 months ago
Rotten luck: Beach access at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve closed indefinitely

Officials say damage to the stairs leading down to the beach is responsible for the closure.

Community Events
4 months ago
PNW Climate Week is set to raise awareness and inspire conversation about environmental action in Bellingham

The celebration will span nine days and take place in over 10 cities, from Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, B.C

Lifestyle Lookout
4 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: NW Tune-Up, Bellingham PRIDE Parade, live music and more

This week’s Lifestyle Lookout is all about Bellingham. From the Pacific Northwest’s marquee mountain biking event to car shows to PRIDE and a ton of great live music, choosing what to do won’t be easy.

Local
4 months ago
BRIEF: Two people rescued after tree fell on them while hiking south of Bellingham

Both were taken to PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center for treatment. 

Outdoors
4 months ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Outdoors
4 months ago
Over $2 million in state funding allocated to Whatcom County to improve outdoor recreation

Some grants work to improve cross-county areas such as motorcycle trails and the Pacific Northwest Trail.

Outdoors
5 months ago
Person airlifted from Lake Padden Park due to mountain bike related accident

South Whatcom Fire Authority says first responders were sent to a “significant medical incident” on Galbraith Mountain.

Outdoors
5 months ago
Injured hiker rescued in dark, rainy conditions in the North Cascades

Hikers are reminded to pack the 10 essentials and be prepared for wintery conditions high up in the Cascades, even in late June.

Environmental
5 months ago
Whatcom County fire ban begins Thursday

Ideal weather conditions for wildfires prompted the ban ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Environmental
5 months ago
Whatcom County officials remind public of firework laws

As of this year, the updated laws include sky lanterns that are anchored by a string or cord.