Latest Whatcom County News
Lynden power outage impacts over 1,700 Saturday
As of 8:40am, the estimate for restoring power was 11:30am.
Logging truck rollover crash blocks Valley Highway (SR9)
Initial unconfirmed reports were there were no injuries and the crash was blocking both lanes.
WSDOT: Clearing the road to Artist Point has begun
Each winter, WSDOT closes the narrow section of road with sharp curves and steep slopes to vehicle traffic.
WSP confirms suspect wanted in 2016 fatal Pole Road crash is deceased
Suspect was located in Guatemala.
Bellingham newspaper fires executive editor
He and the newspaper’s leadership disagreed about the direction of a new quarterly magazine.
Health insurance companies request an average rate increase of 22.4%
The changes follow consecutive years of premium increases in Washington.
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Union workers at 5 McClatchy newspapers including Bellingham Herald hold 1-day strike
Bellingham Herald employees are striking over wage negotiations.
Missing endangered person out of Everson
Last seen getting into an unknown black sedan in downtown Everson.
WSDOT announces upcoming Whatcom County area traffic impacts
Road closures are planned around the Ski to Sea event as well as construction related lane closures.
Stage 1 burn ban announced for Whatcom County
Restrictions on open burning begin June 15, 2026.
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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