Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Custer Washington.
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office launches voluntary firearm turn-in program
Gift cards are offered for surrendered firearms using state grant funding.
Canceled: Missing person out of Custer
Last seen 7/27/26 at 4am near 2600 block of Willeys Lake Road.
3 teens taken to the hospital after Mt Baker Hwy rollover crash
The cause of the crash remains under investigation.
Border 2 and Luna wildfires remain active, growing in Whatcom County
Area, trail, and camp closures are in effect for public safety.
Crash leaves 2 trapped by live power lines inside vehicle
The incident resulted in a power outage impacting over 1,800 PSE customer addresses.
Updates and new images from yesterday’s seaplane incident in San Juan Islands
The pilot has been released from the hospital and 3 passengers remain hospitalized.
Seaplane catches fire after emergency landing in San Juan Islands
Passengers were transported to area hospitals including St Joseph Medical Center in Bellingham.
Whatcom Sheriff’s Office seeks bicyclist seen near injury crash on July 11th involving another bicyclist
“We hope to locate this bicyclist to determine whether they have any additional information regarding this incident.”
Whatcom wildfires combine near border
The difficulty of fighting these smaller fires in their remote locations means significant growth is expected.
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