Latest Whatcom County News
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.
Earthquake reported ~30 miles south of Whatcom County
The earthquake epicenter was located off Whidbey Island.
Bellingham I-5 southbound lanes closed for over 2 hours after morning crash
1 person was transported from the scene to the hospital.
What we’re reading: Alpha Technologies announces layoffs due to closure
75 workers are expected to be laid off beginning August 31, 2026.
Whatcom County rescue volunteers are looking for BC hiker
His last known location was the South Twin, the tallest of the Twin Sisters Peaks near Mount Baker.
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Wildfires near Ross Lake precede campfire ban in North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Campfire restrictions begin amid low fire behavior on active wildfires.
Power outage stretches across south Bellingham neighborhoods
5,948 of business and residential addresses were impacted.
Fireworks laws differ across Whatcom County
City and county laws vary regarding the buying and discharging of consumer fireworks.
Three arrested in Maple Falls are tied to Mt Vernon homicide investigation
Bail has been set at $100,000 for at least 2 of the 3 arrested.
WSDOT to make “Bellingham Rock” pieces available to the public
The rock pieces may contain hazardous substances including lead, cadmium, heavy metals, solvents, paint residues and silica.
Police look to return tools stolen from Blaine/Birch Bay addresses
The Dewalt brand handheld tools were stolen from the Blaine/Birch Bay areas before April 23, 2026.
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Wednesday evening’s I-5 rollover crash details released
The SUV traveling northbound “failed to merge for construction.”
Northbound lanes of I-5 blocked south of Bellingham late Wednesday
As of 8:15pm, both lanes were closed with no estimate for reopening.
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