Latest Whatcom County News
What we’re reading: WA AG reaches settlement with home cleaning service accused of unfair and deceptive advertising
The company was accused of unfair and deceptive advertising while doing business as Dazzling Cleaning.
North Cascades Highway (SR20) reopening estimated prior to July
WSDOT expects to fully reopen the highway by Thursday, June 25.
During training, Whatcom Water Rescue Task Force called into action on the Nooksack River
Rescue personnel located two individuals clinging to the tree with no canoe in sight.
Only a fraction of Washington’s state flood aid has made it to victims
Another $2.5 million available for cash assistance remains mostly unspent.
CANCELED: Amber Alert out of Shelton WA
Updated 4:10pm: Located
Permits available online to harvest firewood free from the Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest
The permits enable the holders to harvest firewood free.
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UPDATED: Crash followed by car fire closes W Axton Road, 2 dead
Both drivers were declared deceased at the scene.
UPDATED: Lummi Island ferry remains out of service (Tuesday)
Another update is expected by 2pm Tuesday.
UPDATED: Semi-truck and trailer crash closes southbound lane of I-5
The traffic backup extended about 5 miles.
Lummi Island ferry out of service overnight
An update is expected about 9am Tuesday.
Whatcom County Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August ballot
The measure proposes a rate of $1.48 per $1,000 of assessed value.
Airo trainset begins final phase of testing for Amtrak Cascades route
They are expected to go into service later this year.
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Bellingham Police release details regarding attempted murder charge
Police were able to take the suspect into custody immediately without incident.
Bellingham woman suspected of attempted murder
First responders were called to report of an assault with a deadly weapon.
Winter weather advisory issued for Whatcom Cascades and beyond
Snow accumulations from 4 to 8 inches expected above 4,000 feet.
UPDATED: Fatality crash closes Mt Baker Highway in both directions (Sat.)
The other driver was transported to the hospital.
Washington health officials assisting with 2 hantavirus investigations
Risk of hantavirus to the public remains very low.
Whatcom County establishes ferry tax district to fund Lummi Island service
This will allow the county to fulfill requirements for $25 million in federal and $10 million in state grants.
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Canadian residents charged for smuggling scheme in Point Roberts
The 2 were arrested near the Bellingham International Airport.
Whatcom County Council approves revised jail budget resolution
Mayors from Bellingham, Ferndale, Everson, Blaine, and Lynden expressed concerns.
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