Latest Whatcom County News
Canceled: Missing person out of Bellingham
Updated 8/29/26 at 1:45pm: Located.
Beats on the Bay canceled due to safety concerns, replacement event scheduled on land
“As the event has grown, we’ve also seen folks putting themselves in risky situations …”
Deteriorating Whatcom PUD water main discovered west of Ferndale, emergency declaration issued
An uncontrolled failure would be expected to cause flooding, damaging roads and nearby properties.
Manual recount completed for District 42 Senator race
The recount will be certified on Monday, August 31, 2026.
Updated: Whatcom Chief resumes service Wednesday evening ahead of Thursday closure
No reasons were given for the service disruption nor for the US Coast Guard inspection.
High levels of microcystin toxin detected in Toad Lake
Toxin levels exceed federal and state recreational guidelines.
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RECALL – Select Batches of frozen fruit bars due to potential glass
The recall follows consumer reports of glass found in the product.
Man arrested for false reporting in Blaine stabbing investigation
Investigation found no evidence of reported assault.
Blaine Police search for suspect after Monday knife attack at Montfort Park
An Investigation is underway following the reported trail assault.
Bellingham power outage impacts over 2,700 Monday
As of 9pm, the estimate for restoring power was midnight.
WA state Senate primary separated by 4 votes, set for recount
The results will be confirmed by a hand recount next week.
State wildlife officers respond to bear encounter north of Lake Whatcom
Agency issues safety guidance after search for animal yields no results.
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Canceled: Child abduction/taken out of Vancouver WA
Updated 8/17/25: Located.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest prohibits target shooting across all lands
The restriction is in effect August 14, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
Missing person out of Maple Falls/Kendall area
He was last seen on July 25 in the Maple Falls/Kendall area.
Daytime I-5 lane reductions scheduled in Bellingham
Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane and an on-ramp will close.
Concerns over air quality, Red Flag Warning and critical fire weather conditions in Whatcom County mountains
Currently most smoke is in the upper atmosphere.
Canceled: Missing person out of Bellingham
Last seen August 10th heading to Bellis Fair Mall.
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Lummi Nation man sentenced to 5 years in federal prison for domestic assault
The judge spoke directly to the victim noting that she was “brave.”
Bellingham man dies in South Hill neighborhood fire
Firefighters contained the blaze to a basement unit in a four-unit residence.
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