
Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Sudden Valley Washington.
WA state Senate primary separated by 4 votes, set for recount
The results will be confirmed by a hand recount next week.
State wildlife officers respond to bear encounter north of Lake Whatcom
Agency issues safety guidance after search for animal yields no results.
Child abduction/taken out of Vancouver WA
This disappearance poses a credible threat to their health and safety.
Mt Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest prohibits target shooting across all lands
The restriction is in effect August 14, 2026, through October 31, 2026.
Missing person out of Maple Falls/Kendall area
He was last seen on July 25 in the Maple Falls/Kendall area.
Daytime I-5 lane reductions scheduled in Bellingham
Traffic will be reduced to 1 lane and an on-ramp will close.
Concerns over air quality, Red Flag Warning and critical fire weather conditions in Whatcom County mountains
Currently most smoke is in the upper atmosphere.
Whatcom County Council approves $7.05 million child care subsidy contract
The contract with AidKit will fund child care subsidies through 2028.
Eastern Whatcom County wildfires continue to spread
Lightning-caused wildfires trigger closures, continued firefighting efforts
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