Outdoors

The Mt. Baker Hill Climb starts at Snowater Road near Chair 9 and takes cyclists on a 22.4-mile ride along the Nooksack River before climbing up to Artist Point on Mount Baker with a total elevation gain of 4,482 ft. 

KGMI’s Adam Smith gets you up to date on all the fun things happening this Labor Day weekend in Whatcom County.

Enjoy the “Dog Days of Summer” starting this weekend at any of these fun activities curated by KGMI’s Adam Smith.

WDFW says the opening comes as an above-projected forecast of sockeye are expected to return to the Fraser River this year. 

First responders say the group’s VHF marine radio was key in the quick response and remind the public that carrying the radio can save lives.

Before harvesting shellfish, check for biotoxin and pollution closures by using the Washington Shellfish Closure map or by calling the Department of Health Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.

Public Works reports that the area, a former logging site, has become too dense and is preventing ecological growth.

The species can cause serious ecological and economic damage by consuming eelgrass, bivalve mollusks, crustaceans and other native species.

Fishing for the Chinook is only open in lower Whatcom Creek on Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 14. 

My Bellingham Now previously reported testing at the cove in late July noted high levels of enterococcus bacteria, causing Whatcom County’s health department to issue the swimming advisory.