News Timeline
What we’re reading: Border towns, tourist destinations brace for B.C. travel restrictions – CBC News
“Communities on both sides of the Alberta-British Columbia border are bracing for COVID-19 travel restrictions that the B.C. government says will be coming Friday.”
125th Old Settlers’ Picnic in Ferndale scheduled for 2021
But a big part of the Old Settlers’ weekend of events will not be held due to public health concerns.
Expect delays on Slater Road tomorrow (Tues.) due to bridge inspection
Slater Road will be reduced to a single lane with flaggers alternating the direction of traffic.
Blaine residents to expect periodic power outages through June
The first outage is scheduled for 3 hours on Friday, April 23rd.
NW Washington Fair in Lynden to be held again in August
Officials say they will be following guidance from the Governor’s office that allows up to 9,000 guests at events.
Expect delays on SR9 near Acme this week
WSDOT officials say this work is being done in preparation of a much bigger project scheduled for this summer.
Water main break impacts Ferndale neighborhoods
Residents along sections of Thornton Street and Malloy Avenue are reported to be impacted.
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UPDATED: Firefighters battle hillside fire on Mt Baker Highway
Smoke rising from the fire was visible for miles across the county.
UPDATED: Multiple crashes on northbound I-5 at Slater Road
Just as 1 crash was being cleared a second possible injury crash was reported.
Everson garage fire being investigated
There were no injuries and the Fire Marshal’s office was called in to investigate.
UPDATED: Car vs pole leaves neighborhood without power overnight
The pole and wires were reported to have been strewn across the road after the crash.
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Whatcom County investment in high-tech ambulance gurneys means added safety for patients and aid crews
EMS units will also have other lifesaving equipment added and upgraded as well.
Car versus pedestrian collision in Lynden sends 1 to the hospital and driver to jail
The driver was arrested for suspicion of DUI and vehicular assault.
What we’re reading: Morning Wire: Cap gains, Emergency powers, US Rep. Kim Schrier
“When the legislature runs smoothly, there are a lot of folks who deserve credit. The bi-partisan leadership of the ‘four corners’ all deserve praise this year.”
Whatcom Sheriff’s Office’ investigators were on a track to arresting murder suspect within 24 hours
Investigators discovered the man’s van when they “pinged” his cell phone’s location.
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