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3 weeks ago
UPDATE: All lanes clear after crisis response fully blocked I-5, Sunset bridge in Bellingham
BPD says the situation resolved itself peacefully after closing the highway "out of an abundance of caution."
3 weeks ago
I-5 work in Alger begins Sunday as fish passage construction gets underway
Both directions of I-5 will be temporarily reduced to a single lane for a fish passage project.
3 weeks ago
Lummi Nation asks court to halt further damage to burial sites in Point Roberts
The new motion claims that without a proper damage assessment from the defendants, damage to ancestral remains and cultural artifacts will continue.
3 weeks ago
Blaine man sentenced for child sex abuse charges
24-year-old Fredy Martin Esteban was initially arrested in 2022 after the child victim reported the abuse to a parent.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE: Suspect in custody, victim identified after fatal shooting in Ferndale
The unidentified male victim died from his injuries after being taken to PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center.
3 weeks ago
Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign
Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a "Ready, Set, Go!" evacuation campaign.
3 weeks ago
BRIEF: Unemployment aid now open for Whatcom, Skagit workers impacted by December flooding
The deadline to apply is June 10.
3 weeks ago
ER parking to be limited at PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center over next two years
The ER's west side parking lot is closing for construction of the Peter Paulsen Pavilion.
3 weeks ago
Teen suspect sentenced in Bellingham fatal drive-by shooting
He was sentenced to seven months in jail and was transferred to DOC custody earlier Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham’s I-5 graffiti rock broken up, will no longer be relocated
WSDOT is planning to share a limited number of pieces with interested members of the public.
3 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Mother’s Day, Hovander Plant Sale, live music and more
We have a full list of fun Mother's Day events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
3 weeks ago
Skagit spot shrimping season closed as low populations reported
Also known as prawns, spot shrimp are the largest shrimp in Puget Sound and may grow up to nine inches in length.
3 weeks ago
Lummi Nation officer who was shot seven times back on duty
The suspect in the July 2025 shooting is scheduled to go to trial in mid-June.
3 weeks ago
New sheriffs’ law remains in limbo following WA Supreme Court order
Parts of the new law were initially set to take effect at the end of April.
3 weeks ago
WSDOT begins emergency repairs to reopen North Cascades Highway
Heavy rain and a rockslide are forcing the highway to reopen later than usual this year.
3 weeks ago
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state
What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County warns of potential layoffs amid ‘unsustainable’ budget shortfall
The Executive's Office will be giving an update on the county's finances at an upcoming county council meeting.
3 weeks ago
Birch Bay Waterslides to remain closed in 2026
Additional details regarding the park's decision were not immediately available.
3 weeks ago
Stranded, emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach
The whale is 61 feet long and weighs about 40 tons, according to experts. Fin whales are the second largest animals on earth after blue whales.
3 weeks ago
SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state
Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.
