Latest Whatcom County News
Unexpected thunder rattles NW Whatcom County residents
It was nearly a year ago when a significant lightning storm reached Whatcom County.
Wind advisory issued for Whatcom lowlands Tuesday, Mar. 24
Gusts up to 45 mph are expected.
Bellingham northbound I-5 repair timeline expected Weds.
Initial cleanup work is underway.
Traffic Alert: Slater Road reopened
Many other roads remain closed across the county.
Updated: Saturday update on northbound I-5 closure
Governor Bob Ferguson issued a statement.
Northbound I-5 south of Bellingham to remain closed Friday night
Geotechnical engineers are expected to return Saturday morning.
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Northbound lanes of I-5 south of Bellingham remain closed
“Roughly 2-3000 cubic yards of material is blocking the road.”
Landslides block Chuckanut Drive & I-5 south of Bellingham
While Chuckanut Drive reopened, I-5 northbound was expected to be an extended closure.
Over 1,000 lose power in Ferndale Thurs. evening
A blown transformer was reported about the same time as when the outage was reported.
Updated – Evacuation ordered after hazardous material received at Whatcom Courthouse
As of 1pm an investigation was continuing.
Whatcom roads impacted by streams and river flooding
Slater Road is scheduled to be closed Wednesday.
Deming woman arrested suspected of making threats to Whatcom Jail
She reportedly threatened to shoot people if inmates were not released.
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UPDATED: Heavy rains and melting snowpack bring flood watch alert
NWS advises “… monitor later forecasts and be alert …”
Commercial vehicle crash blocks roundabout on Hannegan Road Friday
First responders arrived to find a non-injury crash.
Heavy rains forecast to raise the Nooksack River level next week
“… rivers over the northern portion of the area bearing watching through the first part of the week.”
Wrong way driver causes I-5 crash in Blaine, arrested for DUI
The crash “miraculously” caused only minor injuries.
Morning power outage leaves over 1,000 without power in Everson/Nooksack
As of 7am, the cause remained under investigation.
2 arrested in Bellingham, charged in connection with drug houses
1.9 pounds of suspected fentanyl powder, along with a handgun and over $15k in suspected drug proceeds were seized.
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Whatcom County reportedly dodged the worst of windstorm
As of 8am, over 30,000 remained without power across the Puget Sound region.
Over 10,000 without power during Whatcom windstorm
A wind advisory is currently in effect.
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