Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Sumas Washington.
Two injured in vehicle vs fence crash on Kendall Road (SR547) near Maple Falls
The vehicle left the roadway while passing another vehicle.
Whatcom County outdoor burn restrictions to be lifted October
Outdoor burn ban ends for unincorporated areas while Lummi Island reduces fire danger stage.
Section of Mount Baker Highway to Artist Point closes for maintenance
WSDOT crews will repair pavement and remove trees ahead of winter closure.
Wind advisory issued for Whatcom lowlands tomorrow (Tues.)
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Updated: Missing person out of Ferndale
Last seen 9/23/26 about 9pm off S Red River Road in Ferndale.
Medical episode cited as cause of fatal crash on Reese Hill Road
A 48-year-old Sumas man died following the Friday night crash.
Overturned farm trailer impacts traffic on E Badger Road
No estimate for reopening the road was available at the time this story was published.
Airo train service to begin on Amtrak Cascades route
2 daily trips stopping at Bellingham to begin on September 30, 2026.
Burn ban reduced to Stage 1 in unincorporated Whatcom County
Recreational fires permitted under specific size and enclosure requirements.
E Badger Road (SR546) to be closed overnight for 4 days
Crews are scheduled to grind and patch the roadway surface during the closures.
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