Weather
1 year ago
Late-summer heat wave forecasted to hit Whatcom County this week

Forecasters are warning about fire conditions including high heat, increased easterly winds and lower humidity in the mountains on Thursday.

Crime
1 year ago
AG Ferguson files petition to prevent release of Whatcom County sex offender

The man is set to be released on Sept. 5, but the Attorney General’s Office claims he is too violent to be released from prison.

Local Sports
1 year ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 9/3/24

A Whatcom County native won big at the Paris Paralympics over the weekend.

Local
1 year ago
Prescribed burn in San Juan County set to take place in the coming days

The prescribed burn may begin as soon as Wednesday, Sept. 4 just five miles southeast of Friday Harbor.

Local
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham receives $2.8 million grant to electrify shipping terminal

The grant will go towards the Port of Bellingham’s current modernization project.

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
CONTRIBUTED: Emergency Preparedness 101 with Amy Cloud

Amy Cloud shares how to be more prepared in a moment’s notice of a natural disaster,

Health and Wellness
1 year ago
Health advisory lifted from Boulevard Park swimming area

The popular swimming area at Taylor Dock and Boulevard Park is now open for swimming, but the state Dept. of Ecology advises swimmers to shower after contact with the water as a precaution.

Local
1 year ago
Kulshan Community Land Trust receives grant from Wells Fargo Foundation

Kulshan Community Land Trust says that they expect the program to handle about 10 sales using the grant funding.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Police Dept. reminds drivers to not drink and drive this Labor Day weekend

Bellingham Police says to designate sober drivers, take public transit or arrange a rideshare to avoid DUI charges.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Stimpson Family Nature Preserve to undergo temporary closure in September

Whatcom County Public Works has announced that the trailhead will have an improved parking lot and more.