News Timeline
Suspect in Ferndale school “weapons violation” apprehended after turning self in
The Ferndale Police announcement of the press release said “a weapons violation” had occurred yesterday.
Ferndale School District & Police Department issue joint statement regarding today’s incident
Tonight’s joint press release provided additional details about today’s incident and what led up to the lockdown.
Traffic on I-5 and through Ferndale was already bad and then the commute began
First responders were dispatched about 5:25pm to a report of a rollover crash in the northbound lanes.
Cherry Street reopened in Sumas
“We look forward to a couple days of not having to worry about additional flooding.”
UPDATED: Video results in lockdown at Ferndale High School
“We are working with law enforcement in this investigation and will be taking appropriate disciplinary action.”
Outage leaves over 1,000 in east Lynden without power
About the same time, there was a report that a large sheet of plastic had blown into power lines causing sparking and arcing.
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Disaster Cash Assistance Program available to displaced flood victims
Those who have been unable to remain in their homes due to flooding or subsequent damage may be eligible.
Nooksack River level fluctuations continue after heavy rains
“There remains much uncertainty on how changes to the river channel, depleted floodplain storage, and overfull tributaries may affect Nooksack River flooding.”
As 3rd atmospheric river in a week arrives, levee repairs are underway
Damage done to the levee system during the mid-November flooding has the potential to allow flooding to occur at lower river levels.
WSDOT crews stabilize slide area, I-5 lanes reopened
There was a traffic backup stretching nearly 4 miles when the announcement to reopen the lane was made.
Last (for now) in series of 3 atmospheric river systems expected over Whatcom County tonight
Rain is forecast to begin late tonight and continue through Thursday morning.
Sumas sounded flood alert siren this morning (video)
“Please do not panic, make any necessary preparations now.”
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Northbound I-5 south of Bellingham remains reduced to single lane
Alternate routes around the slide area are either closed or also reported to be impacted by water and/or debris over the roadway.
Treatment facility overflow results in discharging sewage into Bellingham Bay
City officials said the wastewater treatment plant had discharged 9 million gallons.
Sumas & Ferndale prepare for floodwaters while Nooksack & Everson see waters receding
“Life safety will continue to be our number one priority through this flood event.”
Some Whatcom school districts announce closures due to flooding
The closures are due to the dangers in getting to and from schools due to flooding.
Traffic Alert: Heavy rains bring trees down, cause landslide again on I-5, south of Bellingham
Over 2.5 inches of rain had been reported during the 48-hour period prior to when the slide was reported.
Traffic Alert: Pipeline Road closed due to water and debris over the road
The closure was announced about 1pm today, November 28th, as heavy rains caused surface and river water flooding.
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