Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Blaine Washington.
Road closures scheduled throughout Whatcom County
Overnight work and chip sealing expected to affect traffic.
Search and rescue operation bolstered for missing Canadian hiker near Twin Sisters
The search intensified on June 30 when authorities located his truck.
Earthquake reported ~30 miles south of Whatcom County
The earthquake epicenter was located off Whidbey Island.
What we’re reading: Alpha Technologies announces layoffs due to closure
75 workers are expected to be laid off beginning August 31, 2026.
Whatcom County rescue volunteers are looking for BC hiker
His last known location was the South Twin, the tallest of the Twin Sisters Peaks near Mount Baker.
Wildfires near Ross Lake precede campfire ban in North Cascades National Park Service Complex
Campfire restrictions begin amid low fire behavior on active wildfires.
Fireworks laws differ across Whatcom County
City and county laws vary regarding the buying and discharging of consumer fireworks.
WSDOT to make “Bellingham Rock” pieces available to the public
The rock pieces may contain hazardous substances including lead, cadmium, heavy metals, solvents, paint residues and silica.
Police look to return tools stolen from Blaine/Birch Bay addresses
The Dewalt brand handheld tools were stolen from the Blaine/Birch Bay areas before April 23, 2026.
Wednesday evening’s I-5 rollover crash details released
The SUV traveling northbound “failed to merge for construction.”
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