We Are Whatcom
3 months ago
Drew Schmidt and Emily Lekberg: San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises is one of thirty members of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, which encompasses whale watching companies in the state of Washington and Vancouver B.C. The overall goal is to provide a community conversation in order to find whales and observe them safely.

Weather
3 months ago
UPDATE: Tsunami advisory canceled for coastal Washington after magnitude 8.7 earthquake near Russia

Marine waters may continue to experience dangerous and/or turbulent currents throughout the rest of today.

Crime
3 months ago
Man arrested following death of Kent man in Ferndale

The man was taken into custody on Monday and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Government
3 months ago
Lisa Janicki retires from Skagit County Commissioner position

The remaining Commissioners will decide her replacement by the end of the year.

Traffic
3 months ago
TRAFFIC: Right lane on NB I-5 reopened in Custer after semi-truck rollover

The lane was closed for about five hours and caused mile-long backups.

Government
3 months ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Crime
3 months ago
Crime rates decline in Whatcom County over the past 12 months

Overall, crimes were also down across the state, according to the report.

Outdoors
3 months ago
Rotten luck: Beach access at Point Whitehorn Marine Reserve closed indefinitely

Officials say damage to the stairs leading down to the beach is responsible for the closure.

Traffic
3 months ago
Parking on portion of State Street in downtown Bellingham to become back-in only spaces

According to the city, this improves visibility when exiting spaces and prevents drivers from blindly backing into moving traffic.

Government
3 months ago
New law requiring priests to break confession in Washington state blocked in federal court

The ruling states that in Washington, a gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in county jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

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