Latest Whatcom County News
Southwest Airlines to pull out of Bellingham, 3 other underperforming markets
The news came as the company reported a net loss of $231 million during 1Q24.
Sandy Point fire district levy appears failing with close vote count
49% of initial votes counted are in favor, with 51% against.
Charges dismissed against Blaine man suspected of fatal shooting, competency cited
Experts testified that he lacked the capacity to understand the legal proceedings nor could assist in his defense.
Sudden wind shift causes Whatcom wildfire to “blow up” and head to the border
A firefighter was reportedly injured while fighting the fire.
Nearby: DNR dealing with Skagit wildfire off North Cascades Highway
As of Sunday evening, crews continue to work the fire.
Sunny weather to make abrupt turn this afternoon
The sun is expected to possibly reappear before sunset.
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DNR to close target shooting at east Whatcom County sites
“Reports … indicate shooters using targets with no backstops, causing bullets to end up near … where houses are located.”
Stanwood man airlifted after N Cascades Hwy crash near Diablo
WSP: The motorcycle “veered to the soft right shoulder for an unknown reason.”
Whatcom County paid $225K to settle sexual harassment complaints
A former public works director was accused of sexually harassing a female employee for more than 2 years.
Multi-vehicle crash impacts Bellingham evening commute (Thur.)
With 10-minutes of the initial dispatch, a 2-mile traffic backup had formed in the northbound lanes.
Outside fire near Ferndale apartments draws large response
Neighbors told firefighters that there were people encamped in the area of the fire.
It’s almost time to file as a candidate for Whatcom area political offices on the 2024 ballot
Candidates running for re-election or for the first time are encouraged to review the Candidate Filing Guide.
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North Cascades Highway (SR20) expected to reopen tomorrow (Fri.)
Crews have been clearing the road for the past several weeks.
Man arrested after ramming a deputy’s vehicle, driving the wrong way on I-5 pleads guilty
A pill, commonly known to be Fentanyl, was found on the driver’s seat on a foil partially smoked.
Man suspected in threatening workers arriving at Bellingham business arrested
He has a history of arrests and convictions for felony assault and other charges.
Alaska Air flights temporarily grounded nationwide due to “tech problem”
The order did not appear to impact flights out of Bellingham International Airport.
Cleanup of morning semi-truck crash impacting evening commute through Ferndale
Crews manning 2 class-C tow trucks have been working for hours to retrieve the truck and trailer.
Ferndale car versus motorcycle crash sends 1 to the hospital with serious injuries
The driver told police the motorcycle had been blocked from view behind another motorcycle.
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Car vs semi-truck crash blocks northbound I-5 lane in Ferndale
The semi-truck was reported to have ended up several feet off the road.
Man dies after being found with gunshot injuries in north Bellingham woods
The death investigation is being treated as a homicide.
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