Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Sandy Point Washington.
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.
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.
State approves 22.2% average rate increase for 2027 Washington exchange health plans
3 carriers serve Whatcom County residents on the state insurance exchange.
Driver faces felony eluding charge after jumping into Nooksack River
Bail was set at $20,000 bond with a $2,000 cash alternative.
9-year sentence in case tied to fentanyl trafficking, Lummi Nation overdose crisis
Whatcom County agencies contributed to the multi-state drug trafficking investigation.
3 Whatcom cases linked to Evergreen Fresh broccoli sprouts Salmonella outbreak
Outbreak investigation involves Washington, Montana, and Idaho cases.
UPDATED: Vehicle vs bicycle incident closes Birch Bay-Lynden Road
No estimate for reopening that section of road was available at 7am.
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