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Traffic
3 weeks ago
Both directions of I-5 to be reduced to one lane for two weeks south of Bellingham

WSDOT is encouraging drivers to consider using SR 9 or Chuckanut Drive to avoid delays.

Local
3 weeks ago
Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

Crowd seated on blankets at an outdoor festival with rusted silo structures in the background and string lights overhead.
Community Events
3 weeks ago
Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

Road construction in a rural area with a long wooden formwork trench and workers installing materials under a blue sky.
Traffic
4 weeks ago
James Street closure in King Mountain extended through July 10

Crews have encountered some unexpected challenges while completing work for a new multi-use trail.

Traffic
4 weeks ago
Lane reductions expected due to paving in Sumas

A few stretches of Hwy 9 need dry weather for the paving work to be completed.

Local
4 weeks ago
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

Excavator bucket digging into soil at a construction site with an orange safety barrier in the foreground.
Traffic
4 weeks ago
Fish passage work beginning on Hwy 9 in Skagit County

One detour route could add up to 25 miles for some commutes.

Local
4 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.

Local
4 weeks ago
Crash on I-5 south of Bellingham hospitalizes two, blocks freeway for hours

He didn’t merge properly as he approached the construction zone at the N Lake Samish exit, crashing into a barrier and rolling his vehicle.

Traffic
4 weeks ago
Work zone speeding violations upgrade to heftier fines in July

Any driver caught speeding by traffic cameras in a work zone will be fined $125 if they’re caught for the first time.