Latest Whatcom County News
Birch Bay Water & Sewer District receives $2.56 million state loan for water mains
State funding will replace a 50 year old water main, add pipe on Blaine Road and install fire hydrants.
WSDOT requests nighttime noise variance for 22 nights of I-5 roadway work in Bellingham
The work is planned between Lakeway Drive and Sunset Drive.
Bail set and release ordered for 2 arrested in Aldrich Road robbery and car theft
Court sets bail and issues surrender and no-contact orders for the two.
Daylight Saving Time ends this weekend: What to know about the change and cross-border travel
The change means we will gain an hour of sleep.
Winter weather advisory issued due to snow forecast for higher elevations in Whatcom County
Snowfall amounts will be heaviest above 4,000 feet.
Nooksack man and woman arrested for suspicion of vehicle theft, robbery and assault on Aldrich Road
The victim was reportedly punched, kicked and strangled.
Click for more information
Mount Baker Highway’s final 3 miles to Artist Point closed for the season
Each winter, WSDOT closes the narrow section of road with sharp curves and steep slopes and it becomes part of the Mt. Baker ski area’s terrain.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office investigate Aldrich Road vehicle theft, assault
Investigators seek 2 suspects and 2 vehicles tied to an October 22 incident.
Southbound lanes of I-5 blocked Friday evening
The blocked lanes were the result of a law enforcement incident.
Bellingham woman facing 30 counts of animal cruelty booked into jail
Investigators removed 17 dogs from her property after receiving reports of animal cruelty.
Business news: Ferndale bar temporarily closed by city order
The action requires the business to immediately cease operations and occupancy.
Firefighters respond to Custer barn fire Thursday evening
The barn was reported to be fully involved when firefighters arrived.
Click for more information
Court documents detail events leading to Maple Falls mans arrest for attempted murder
The victim sustained what were described as life-threatening head injuries.
Bellingham Police grappler device used to safely end high speed pursuit
The pursuit went through downtown Bellingham and residential areas.
What experts are saying about the El Niño expected this winter
El Niño has a 75% chance of sticking around through March 2027.
Business news: Ferndale restaurateur sued by former general managers
A bench trial resulted in an award of $333 thousand while the other suit awaits trial.
2 crashes block all Mt Baker Highway lanes east of Welcome Saturday morning
At least one person was reported to have been transported to the hospital.
Updated: Missing person out of Ferndale
Last seen on 10/20/26 off S Red River Road in Ferndale.
Click for more information
What we’re reading: Ferndale furniture store enters receivership after 6 years under current ownership
Customers who prepaid must submit proof of claim forms by late October.
Whatcom County tsunami sirens sound during earthquake drill today (Thurs.)
People outside and near the towers will hear the siren for approximately 2 minutes.
Something went wrong. Please refresh the page and/or try again.