Latest Whatcom County News
Nanobrewery with a big name to open in Bellingham
No opening date has been announced.
WSP arrests motorcyclist after highspeed pursuit on I-5
“… the rider made it apparent he did not have an endorsement by dropping the motorcycle at a low speed.”
Morning crash blocks I-5 through Bellingham
There were no initial reports of injuries.
2 displaced following Everson residential fire
Water tenders shuttled water to the scene since there were no nearby fire hydrants.
We’re reading: CHS Northwest announces more layoffs
Layoffs are due to the sale of 4 locations, including 1 in Bellingham.
Canceled: Missing person out of Blaine
Update 2/21/26 at 1pm: Located
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Whatcom snow forecast replaced with dry, cold and windy
“Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees expected.”
CANCELED: Missing person out of Bellingham
Updated 10:15am – Located
Icy roads reported in Whatcom County this morning
WSDOT: “Use caution if venturing out this morning.”
2 mountain rescues in Mount Baker backcountry areas over the weekend
An avalanche resulted in 1 patient sustaining multiple injuries.
Potential for light snow this week in the Whatcom lowlands
It was just over a year ago that a multi-day event created hazardous road conditions and closed schools.
Semi-truck and trailer rollover blocks I-5 lane in Bellingham
The closed lane was reopened about 4:30pm.
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Ferndale firehouse converting to 24/7 staffing to improve response times
With this change, 5 of WCFD7’s 6 stations will be staffed 24/7.
Reports of phone, text-msg and email scams increasing
Eventually, they will ask for money.
We’re reading: PeaceHealth announces layoffs
PeaceHealth announced it was laying off 94 across its Washington facilities.
4 crashes across Ferndale yesterday kept responders busy
1 person required transport by ambulance due to a minor injury.
Fatality I-5 crash in Ferndale remains under investigation
“The case is still active and ongoing.”
Glacier power outage leaves over 1,000 without power Tuesday
The outage was first reported at 6:23pm.
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Lummi Island ferry dry dock scheduled for mid-April
Island shuttle service has been discontinued this year.
Lummi Island ferry vehicle volumes grew in 2025 but dipped during 4Q25
Ferry fares were increased in August.
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