Latest Whatcom County News
FBI and Bellingham Police seek man who fled prior to 2023 sentencing
He was was convicted by trial of violent felony assault.
Seaplane catches fire after emergency landing in San Juan Islands
Passengers were transported to area hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.
Whatcom Sheriff’s Office seeks bicyclist seen near injury crash on July 11th involving another bicyclist
“We hope to locate this bicyclist to determine whether they have any additional information regarding this incident.”
Whatcom wildfires combine near border
The difficulty of fighting these smaller fires in their remote locations means significant growth is expected.
High-speed I-5 pursuit ends with crash near Blaine border crossing
The vehicle’s speed reportedly exceeded 110mph during the pursuit.
Semi-truck trailer rollover closes Nooksack Road (SR9)
The truck and trailer rolled into a ditch along the road.
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Air quality alert in Whatcom County effective Monday, July 20th
The alert is due to expected wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires.
National Weather Service issues heat advisory for northwest Washington, including Whatcom County
Moderate risk of heat-related illness expected.
CANCELED: AMBER ALERT out of Kennewick
Located per Washington State Patrol.
Canceled: Missing person out of Bellingham
Located per Washington State Patrol.
2 new fires discovered in North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Suppression efforts are underway for the Border 1, Border 2 and Luna fires.
UPDATED: FDA/CDC investigation into 5-state Cyclospora outbreak shows link to iceberg lettuce
The investigation focused on iceberg lettuce from single Mexican supplier.
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Whatcom County, Pt Roberts and Lummi Island fire districts to implement Stage 2 burn bans July 17
Stage 2 burn bans do not allow for any outdoor burning, including recreational campfires or beach fires.
Blood donations needed during summer’s ‘100 Deadliest Days’
Regional blood suppliers urge donors to help save lives
Searchers locate body of missing BC hiker
He had been missing since failing to return from a hiking trip.
Searchers locate body of missing Bellingham man in Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
He had been missing since failing to return from a hiking trip.
Project hopes to end flooding at bottom of Iowa Street off-ramps
Night work will cause road closures and detours near I-5.
Slater Road multi-day closure planned, traffic impacts expected
The road is expect to be closed part of Monday and then from Tuesday to Thursday.
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Vehicle vs pedestrian collision closes I-5 Sunset Drive overpass lanes
The lanes began being reopened about 8am.
Missing person out of Bellingham
Last heard from on June 24, 2026, leaving Canyon Creek Trailhead near North Cascades Highway in southeast Whatcom County.
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