Latest Whatcom County News
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.
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.
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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.
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.
UPDATED: Fatality crash closes W Axton Road and Northwest Drive intersection
The intersection and roads leading to it were reopened about 6:30pm.
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Allegiant completes acquisition of Sun Country Airlines
The combined airline will serve 650 routes across 175 cities.
North Cascades Highway (SR20) reopening not expected until July
WSDOT recently negotiated contracts with 24-hour work provisions for the emergency repairs.
Details released regarding Ferndale murder
The suspect faces 1st-degree murder and burglary charges.
Guide Meridian closed after car hits pole, power lines on the road
UPDATE 8:20am: traffic was restored through the area.
Updated: “Incident” closes both directions of I-5 in Bellingham
All lanes of I-5 were reopened by 2:45pm.
Ferndale shooting suspect in custody after Sandy Point morning manhunt
Law enforcement obtained a resident’s security video showing the suspect.
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Multi-agency emphasis patrol targets commercial vehicles in north Whatcom County
The patrol resulted in 119 traffic stops and 78 vehicle inspections
61-foot fin whale dies after stranding on Samish Island beach
The carcass is 61 feet long and weighs 40 tons.
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