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Farm
1 day ago
Whatcom County farms part of plan to increase farmland preservation

The grant program gives funding so development rights can be bought, offering the opportunity for farming in the future.

Government
2 days ago
Public hearings scheduled for fireworks, detention center moratorium

Both hearings will take place Tuesday in the Whatcom County Council Chambers.

Local
1 day ago
City of Blaine seeking developer for library, additional housing

The ideal developer, team or partnership would have concrete plans for a larger library, new childcare center and multifamily housing units.

Community Events
13 hours ago
Weather forces changes to Jam on the River in Ferndale

Jam on the River runs from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday and from noon to 9 p.m. on Saturday.

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

Temperatures could breach the upper 80’s.

Two customers wearing masks stand near the entrance of a store while a staff member in a red vest works behind the counter near tall shelves.
Crime
6 days ago
Ferndale Police searching for two suspects in Ace Hardware theft

The two men were seen heading north from Vista Drive as they left the store on June 8.

Large steel arch structure under construction in front of the White House, with a US flag nearby and workers on site.
Crime
2 days ago
Washington man arrested for plot to attack the White House

The Belfair resident has been linked to plans involving an attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event.

Weather
5 days 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.

Close-up of a car's license plate area showing a red Washington state tab and a blue 2026 registration sticker near a screw.
Government
2 days ago
State transportation revenue forecast adjusted; declines expected through 2031

The state Office of Financial Management cites several economic factors for the decline.

Mariners pitcher in white uniform and cap raises his right arm, index finger pointing, with a blurred crowd in the background.
Local Sports
6 days ago
Bryan Woo throws 7 scoreless innings as the Mariners beat the Orioles 3-0

It was a solid bounce-back outing for Woo, who gave up a career-high seven runs in five innings in a 7-5 loss at Baltimore on June 11.