Latest Whatcom County News
Semi-truck trailer rollover closes Nooksack Road (SR9)
The truck and trailer rolled into a ditch along the road.
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.
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UPDATED: FDA/CDC investigation into 5-state Cyclospora outbreak shows link to iceberg lettuce
The investigation focused on iceberg lettuce from single Mexican supplier.
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.
Updated: Court of Appeals affirms rulings on Lummi Island ferry fare lawsuit
Appellate court addressed challenges to how a ferry rate increase was calculated.
Traffic Alert: Ragnar runners to converge on area roads today (Friday)
Contrary to a WSDOT advisory, runners are not expected to be on the shoulder of I-5.
Forest Service roads closed for repairs in Mount Baker Ranger District
Baker River bridge work will continue through August.
Bellingham residence damaged in Monday fire
The fire is believed to have originated from a wood-burning stove.
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Road closures scheduled throughout Whatcom County
Overnight work and chip sealing expected to affect traffic.
Search and rescue operation bolstered for missing Canadian hiker near Twin Sisters
The search intensified on June 30 when authorities located his truck.
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