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Local
1 month ago
Whatcom County’s Wildfire Risk, What You Need to Know | Contributed

The county in the vortex of a Red Flag wildfire warning and officials are upgrading the Burn Ban to Stage 2 as heat, wind and other conditions lead to critical fire weather conditions.

The Salish Sea with San Juan Islands in the west. Heavy storm clouds are overhead.
Weather
1 month ago
Everything you need to know about fire impacts in northwest Washington, southern B.C.

Forecasted thunderstorms have also prompted a fire weather alert as we see a drop in air quality.

Traffic
1 month ago
Flood mitigation project set to begin on Iowa Street

Drivers will see temporary detours and road closures at night for about two weeks starting Monday.

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Weather
2 months ago
Warm, sunny weather predicted for 4th of July weekend

Forecasters warn there could be some strong winds though, with a good chance of gusts exceeding 20 mph.

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Local Experts
2 months ago
Avoid breathing fireworks smoke when celebrating the Fourth of July

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – July marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States of […]

Environmental
2 months ago
Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington

The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.

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
2 months ago
BLM urges precaution during wildfire season

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

Weather
2 months ago
Heat advisory in effect for Whatcom, Skagit counties

Temperatures could breach the upper 80’s.

Weather
2 months ago
Child saved in southwest Washington from hot car

Investigators determined the child had been left in the parked car for just over 15 minutes.

Thermometer in the lower-left foreground with a clear, radiant sun and blue sky, suggesting very hot weather (around 40–50°C).
Weather
2 months ago
Temperatures could touch 90 degrees in parts of Whatcom County coming out of weekend

Forecasters warn the warm and dry conditions will increase the risk of brush fires.