Latest Whatcom County News
Blaine newspaper publishers announce retirement, succession plan
They have been publishing 2 newspapers and several special publications for 35 years.
Air quality burn ban upgraded to Stage 2 in Kendall area
“All burning is prohibited unless a woodstove is your only adequate source of heat.”
Air quality burn ban issued for Kendall area
“We are forecasting that cold, calm air will prevent harmful wood smoke from clearing out.”
Canceled: Bellingham Amber Alert
Reported located
Cold weather advisory issued for Whatcom County lowlands
Wind chill temperatures are expected to drop between 12° and 20° overnight into Saturday morning.
“Sheet of ice” road conditions reported in northwest Whatcom County
Temperatures varied widely around the county at the time
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High wind watch and coastal flood advisory issued for Christmas Eve in Whatcom County
Gusts to 60mph and tidal flooding are possible.
Wind advisory issued for Monday
The advisory is in effect from 10am to 7pm.
Alternating traffic to be allowed on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier starting Sunday
Motorists should expect delays.
WSDOT: Storm damaged section of Mt Baker Hwy remains closed, no estimate for reopening
“The closure was made in the interest of safety, and we ask everyone to respect the well-marked closure points.”
Updated: Lummi Island ferry service suspended due to winds, damage
5:40pm update: Officials report the ferry has returned to service.
Traffic Alert: Slater Road reopened again on Thursday
The road reopened for the second time in a week.
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NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Thursday
South winds with gusts to 45mph are expected.
Some Whatcom County road closures return following overnight heavy rains
Closures are due to water over the roadway.
Overnight heavy rain soaks and winds buffet already recovering Whatcom County
At 8am, a flood warning was issued for the Ferndale area.
NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Tues. thru Weds. morning
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Flood damaged areas lose power, over 2,000 impacted
Estimates for restoring power were not available due to power crews being stretched thin due to a windstorm.
Monday morning power outages leave over 3,000 without power across Whatcom County
Gusty winds over 45mph were reported in some locations.
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False report, “swatting,” call brings large law enforcement response to Whatcom residence Sunday
An investigation into the origin of the call has been started.
Fallen tree block Mt Baker Highway, cause power outage
No estimate for when the road would be reopened
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