Latest Whatcom County News
Crash at Lummi Island ferry landing sends 2 to hospital, stalls ferry service
First responders arrived to find an E series Ford van down on the rocks at water level next to the ferry ramp.
Persons parked outside Samish Way business flee after driver is assaulted
While punching the driver, the assailant was heard ordering the driver to give the assailant his things.
Woman pulled from the water a half-mile from Sandy Point shore
The woman was not wearing protective gear and was suffering from hypothermia.
Encampment demonstration sets up on WWU campus
“So far, the demonstration at Western has been peaceful, …”
At-risk missing person alert (Bellingham)
Update 5/15/24: The subject has been located.
Bellingham man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, sentenced to 6.5 years in prison
He is also required to pay over $24,000 to the City of Bellingham.
Whatcom County makes code changes following lawsuit over ferry rate increase
The complaint was filed April 16th and the council approved the changes during an April 24th meeting.
Here is who filed to be on Whatcom County political ballots in 2024
Candidate filing week was this week and the withdrawal deadline is 5pm on Monday, May 13th.
Extreme geomagnetic conditions result in special weather statement
Severe conditions are expected to continue through the weekend.
Nearby: This weekend, expect all but 1 I-5 northbound lanes closed through Everett
Significant traffic impacts are also expected on routes around the work area.
UPDATED: Pedestrian-car incident closes all lanes of Guide Meridian near Smith Road
The lanes were reopened about 7am.
UPDATED: Vessel docked at Sandy Point destroyed by fire
Initial reports from the scene were that the vessel was fully involved and tied to the dock.
Damaged water main creates safety concerns in Everson
The city issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution.
Businesses damaged in Lummi Island fire on Wednesday
Firefighters battled to ensure the fire did not spread to adjacent units that contained flammable materials.
Bellingham chiropractor found to have practiced with an expired license
He practiced Between October 2015 and March 2022 with an expired license.
Nearby: Crash blocks all I-5 northbound lanes in Mt Vernon
As of 6pm, WSDOT advised, “This could take a while to clear. Use alternate routes and expect delays.”
UPDATED: Pair wanted for 1st-degree murder in Bellingham encampment shooting
UPDATE: Police report both suspects are in custody.
Driver pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in fatal 2021 Iowa Street crash
The 28-year-old passenger was declared dead at the scene.