Latest Whatcom County News
We’re reading: PeaceHealth announces layoffs
PeaceHealth announced it was laying off 94 across its Washington facilities.
4 crashes across Ferndale yesterday kept responders busy
1 person required transport by ambulance due to a minor injury.
Fatality I-5 crash in Ferndale remains under investigation
“The case is still active and ongoing.”
Glacier power outage leaves over 1,000 without power Tuesday
The outage was first reported at 6:23pm.
Lummi Island ferry dry dock scheduled for mid-April
Island shuttle service has been discontinued this year.
Lummi Island ferry vehicle volumes grew in 2025 but dipped during 4Q25
Ferry fares were increased in August.
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Bellingham Central Library Branch Phase 2 renovations scheduled
The branch will be closed to the public during construction beginning late 2026 or early 2027.
Storybrook is Bellingham’s newest neighborhood park
A ribbon-cutting celebration is planned for Friday.
UPDATED: House fire in Sumas leaves one dead Sunday morning
Firefighters arrived on the scene find smoke and flames visible from the house.
Ferndale man breaks down neighbor’s door with axe, assaults them
Deputies said the door had visible heavy damage.
WSP warn Seahawks playing in past Superbowls has led to increases in collisions, distracted driving incidents
“… win or lose, we need to drive responsibly during the Super Bowl festivities.”
Mt Baker Highway reopens after 4-day closure
There continues to be a section with alternating traffic through a single lane.
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Crash data for I-5 in Whatcom County and what improvements may help
1 city is undertaking a project hoped to mitigate a part of the problem.
Hit and run suspect arrested by Everson Police
Security video showed the driver and passenger get into the vehicle and then strike the pedestrian.
Ferndale Police arrest armed robbery suspect, age 18
The suspect was also accused of failing to appear in court on a prior theft charge.
Updated: Ferndale Police answer questions regarding Friday student protest march
Updated to include the Ferndale School District Superintendent’s response.
North Cascades Bluegrass Festival ends operations citing decline in ticket sales
Officials noted that ticket sales dropped approximately 35% in 2025.
Whatcom County School District Events: February 2026
Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.
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Semi-truck and trailer block all lanes on Guide Meridian in Lynden, injury crash in the backup
A similar incident happened at the same location yesterday.
5-day full road closure of Mt Baker Hwy scheduled
The closure is needed to repair the damaged culvert, rebuild the roadbed, pave and install lane striping and guardrail.
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