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Close-up of a clear blister-pack container on a textured backing, with a partially visible label and barcode and a few white pills inside the cavitys.

3 weeks ago

Reported opioid overdoses continue to fall in Whatcom County in 2026

EMS dispatch calls and emergency room visits are both down significantly from last year.

4 weeks ago

Temporary bypass in place for NB I-5 south of Bellingham starting Wednesday night

Both directions of I-5 near Chuckanut Creek will have bypass roads through September during fish passage construction.

Three wind turbines with tall white towers and blue-blade rotors against a clear blue sky, illustrating renewable energy infrastructure.],

4 weeks ago

Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.

Two Nara Organics Organic Infant Formula cans with blue lids, labeled milk-based powder with iron, featuring cow illustrations on the label.

4 weeks ago

Washington infant’s hospitalization linked to baby formula recall

Health officials are investigating a botulism outbreak involving powdered infant formula produced by Nara Organics.

Electric vehicle charging station with a white car plugged in; orange and black ChargePoint unit in foreground, white van in background.

4 weeks ago

State grants bring new EV charging stations to Bellingham

The 16 charging ports are expected to be active by late 2027.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham Mayor Lund issues business-centered executive order

In a statement, Lund said that affordability issues can't be solved without steady work opportunities.

4 weeks ago

WSDOT seeks input on future Lynden paving projects

Work is scheduled to begin in 2028.

Flatbed trailers stacked with large logs at an outdoor logging event, with evergreen trees in the background and bystanders nearby.

4 weeks ago

PHOTOS: Deming Logging Show 2026

The famed Deming Logging Show returned to the arena off Cedarville Road over the weekend, complete with fan favorite events like tree climbing, log rolling, axe throwing and barbecue.

4 weeks ago

911 call operations disrupted across Washington

Dial 360-676-6911 to reach the operator directly in case of emergency.

4 weeks ago

Burn bans now in effect for unincorporated Whatcom, Skagit counties

Land-clearing and yard debris burning is no longer allowed in an effort to prevent wildfires.

4 weeks ago

Oil prices drop following agreement between US and Iran

The average price of gas in Whatcom County has fallen 12 cents over the past week.

4 weeks ago

WWU on track to boost incoming class, still short of fall 2026 goal

The school recently finalized its budget for the upcoming school year.

4 weeks ago

Interim CEO named to helm Lighthouse Mission Ministries

The announcement comes weeks before Hans Erchinger-Davis formally steps down from his role as CEO.

4 weeks ago

Paving begins on sections of Hwy 9, SR 547 as I-5 work continues

Drivers should expect delays in parts of Sumas, Nooksack, Acme and south of Bellingham

Curving mountain road flanked by a rocky cliff on the right and dense evergreen forest on the left, with snow-capped mountains in the distance.

4 weeks ago

North Cascades Highway fully reopens

While still the latest opening in the highway's history, it comes earlier than any estimate from WSDOT.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: WSP Silver Alert canceled; Bellingham man found safe

The man was last seen at 7 a.m. Monday, June 15 at the WTA Cordata Bus Station

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Squirrel named cause of power outage in Bellingham over the weekend

Over 4,000 customers were impacted by the outage in the majority of the city center.

NAS Whidbey Island insignia featuring a blue triangle with yellow border and central crest on a blurred background

4 weeks ago

UPDATE: Shelter in place order lifted on NAS Whidbey Island

A report of a suspicious package Friday afternoon spurred the order.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom flood recovery programs receive $750K through Children’s Fund

Upwards of 177 local families met the criteria to receive support.

4 weeks ago

Everson Police investigate suspicious incident

Anyone with information or security footage is asked to contact Everson Police.

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