Latest Whatcom County News
Ferndale Police answer questions regarding Friday student protest march
Police responded to reports of objects being thrown at passing cars.
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.
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.
Haxton Way fatal motorcycle crash remains under investigation
The crash involved a motorcyclist and an SUV.
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Alternative Response Team (ART) responded to 2,400+ calls in 2025
ART teams focus on de-escalation and connecting individuals to housing and mental health services.
Weds. crash closes all southbound lanes of I-5 in Ferndale
Reports from the scene were that the front end of a passenger vehicle was wedged under the semi-truck’s trailer.
Semi-truck and trailer block all lanes on Guide Meridian in Lynden
A similar incident happened at the same location in 2024.
Air quality burn ban canceled in Kendall area
Residents are urged to continue limiting indoor wood burning as much as possible.
Whatcom County man’s home care aide credential revoked
He was found to have “financially exploited a vulnerable adult.”
Bellingham power outage leaves nearly 2,000 without power Monday
The outage was first reported at 12:18pm.
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Bellingham man arrested for DUI held on $100,000 bond
He was arrested after driving into a car stopped at a red light.
Serious injury crash closes Haxton Way Friday evening
As of 7pm, no estimate was available for reopening the road.
Bellingham and Ferndale severe weather shelters open for weekend
Low temperatures are expected in the 20s through Monday.
Crash involving law enforcement vehicle on W Smith Road sends at least 1 to hospital
At least 1 person was transported from the scene by ambulance.
Updated: Fatality crash in Ferndale on I-5 closes southbound lanes
Both lanes of southbound I-5 were reopened to traffic shortly after 9pm.
Missing person out of Bellingham
Last seen in Bellingham on January 16 about 12:30pm.
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Clear skies could reveal a Northern Lights show tonight, Monday
The show is expected in lower latitudes.
Air quality burn ban upgraded to Stage 2 in Kendall area, again
“All burning is prohibited unless a woodstove is your only adequate source of heat.”
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