Local
12 months ago
Over 5,000 households still without power after last week’s bomb cyclone

Gov. Jay Inslee says it may be weeks before residents know if they can apply for federal assistance.

Government
12 months ago
Attorney General-elect Nick Brown seeks to fill five senior staff positions

Applications are due in early December for these positions.

Health and Wellness
12 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Where to get essential local information in Whatcom County

Community Contributor Amy Cloud has the tips to make sure you know what to know and where to find it in Whatcom County in case of an emergency.

Environmental
12 months ago
WDFW raises daily chum salmon limits on Nooksack River

WDFW says that the chum returning to the river at a higher than forecasted rate is spurring the rule change.

Outdoors
12 months ago
Galbraith Mountain trails to close for game management

Crews will conduct a prescribed bow hunt to cut down the overpopulation of deer.

Community Events
12 months ago
Brown & Brown Insurance donates over two tons of poultry to local food banks

The firm received just over $7,000 in community donations and added $2,000 itself in its 13th annual Turkey Drive.

Environmental
12 months ago
Shellfish harvesting biotoxin restrictions lifted in southern Whatcom County

Paralytic shellfish poisoning levels (PSP) have finally dropped below toxic levels, though harvesters are reminded to still check on harvest conditions before they start digging.

Crime
12 months ago
Suspected impaired drivers strike four State Patrol vehicles in one night

No one was injured in the crashes, which took place over the course of four hours in King County.

Lifestyle
12 months ago
Lynden Breakfast Kiwanis Club holds “Toy Drive” for local families

All donations will go directly to children in the Lynden school district. The club asks that gifts should be left unwrapped and appropriate for ages 5 to 15.

Local
12 months ago
Agencies advise preparation for travel ahead of Thanksgiving holiday

The Port of Seattle expects 1.5 million people to pass through Sea-Tac from now until Saturday, Nov. 30. Meanwhile, WSDOT is expecting nearly 300,000 passengers on state ferries through Sunday, Dec. 1.