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Local
1 month ago
Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit

A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Air quality improves across much of Whatcom County on Thursday

The air was unhealthy for sensitive groups in Sumas, Nooksack, Kendall and Maple Falls in the afternoon.

Local
1 month ago
Burn ban issued for city of Bellingham

Dry conditions and elevated fire risks led to the ban, which includes recreational fires and fire pits.

Local
1 month ago
AG Brown warns against donating to unverified wildfire relief funds

The message from the state: be generous, but make sure your money is going where you intend. Scammers may be looking to take advantage of this.

Government
1 month ago
New jail update: Whatcom County Council requests second courtroom, reentry

Initial plans submitted to the Council in June did not feature space for either service.

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Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Air quality dips further in greater parts of Whatcom County

Everson, Kendall and Maple Falls have reached “hazardous” levels.

Elections
1 month ago
UPDATED: Results in 2026 Primary election for Whatcom County

As of Thursday’s tally, Eamonn Collins is only 2 votes behind Michael Shepard for the District 42 state Senate seat.

Education
1 month ago
Former WWU employee sues school over disability accommodations

The lawsuit alleges Western accommodated another employee after refusing to provide the same service for the plaintiff.

Weather
1 month ago
UPDATE: Air quality alert issued for east Whatcom County, heat advisory for region

Forecasters expect winds to keep pushing wildfire smoke from B.C. and eastern Washington into the county through Thursday.

Photos
1 month ago
A weekend in north Whatcom County: Sand castles and block party | Photos

Between a block party and sand sculpture competition, Whatcom County was rife with activity the first weekend of August.

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