Latest Whatcom County News
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.
Single-vehicle rollover crash slows morning commute through Ferndale
The driver was located about a quarter-mile away.
Vehicle vs pole crash temporarily darkens downtown Ferndale
Puget Sound Energy reported over 1,000 customers were without power.
Bellingham power outage impacts almost 2,600 Monday
As of 11:10am, the estimate for restoring power was 2pm.
WA Health officials advise against eating recalled Sierra Nevada Graziers raw milk cheeses
Recall follows 13 infections in 9 states.
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All lanes of Guide Meridian blocked in Lynden following crash
All lanes were reportedly reopened by 9:40am.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office investigates animal cruelty case involving 30 dogs
Deputies seized animals from a property on Russet Avenue while criminal charges remain pending.
Bellingham man charged with conspiracy to commit murder in BC school shooting
Federal complaint alleges the defendant aided and agreed to broadcast February 10 school attack in British Columbia.
Two injured in vehicle vs fence crash on Kendall Road (SR547) near Maple Falls
The vehicle left the roadway while passing another vehicle.
Rollover crash temporarily closed northbound I-5 lanes in Bellingham on Friday
1 northbound lane was reopened prior to the evening commute time.
Whatcom County outdoor burn restrictions to be lifted October
Outdoor burn ban ends for unincorporated areas while Lummi Island reduces fire danger stage.
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Section of Mount Baker Highway to Artist Point closes for maintenance
WSDOT crews will repair pavement and remove trees ahead of winter closure.
Wind advisory issued for Whatcom lowlands tomorrow (Tues.)
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
WA Ecology releases 30-year cleanup metrics for Bellingham Bay waterfront
$300 million investment and cleanup operations.
Canceled: Missing person out of Ferndale
Update: October 5, 2026, subject located
Updated: Overturned tanker truck closes Happy Valley road.
The road reportedly reopened at 1:30am.
Crews extinguish 4+ acre brushfire near Drayton Harbor Sunday
Firefighters from 2 agencies responded to contain the incident..
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Medical episode cited as cause of fatal crash on Reese Hill Road
A 48-year-old Sumas man died following the Friday night crash.
Overturned farm trailer impacts traffic on E Badger Road
No estimate for reopening the road was available at the time this story was published.
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