Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Bellingham Washington.
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.
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.
Several pizza, chip and pork rind products using milk powder recalled over Salmonella concerns
Consumers are advised to discard these products.
WWU students produce tons of vegetables at Birchwood farm
Students grow up to 80 varieties of crops for campus and community distribution.
Updated: Steering issue impacts Lummi Island ferry service overnight
Ferry service was either suspended or limited since the problem was announced.
Birch Bay Waterslides announces 2026 closure ahead of season
By this time last year, season tickets were being sold.
Charges referred against Everson man for trafficking 16 prohibited newts
The man was identified from the shipping records of a Boston dealer with species carrying an unknown pathogen.
Whatcom County Council special meeting for new jail and behavioral care center budget resolution to be held Tuesday
The resolution establishes separate budget caps for the jail and care center.
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