Latest Whatcom County News
Hovander Homestead Park in Ferndale partial reopening announced
The park closed a month ago due to flooding.
Motorist rescued after 2 days stranded on forest service road
“The motorist was not hurt, and in pretty good spirits …”
Explosion heard for miles traced to Tull Road encampment
Responders located a fire in a wooded area.
Updated: “Several people transported” following crash on Everson-Goshen Road
Initial reports from the scene were that 3 vehicles were involved.
Fire crews respond to early morning Nooksack fire
All occupants safely evacuated prior to fire department arrival.
WCSO seeks info, tips in case of missing man
Extensive multi agency searches of the Nooksack River have been unsuccessful.
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Wind and coastal flood advisories issued for Tuesday in Whatcom County
Gusts to 50mph and tidal flooding are possible.
Air quality burn ban canceled in Kendall area
Residents are urged to continue limiting indoor wood burning as much as possible.
Coastal flood advisory and watch issued in Whatcom County for the weekend
Inundation of 1.5 to 3.0 feet are possible along shorelines and low-lying coastal areas.
Blaine newspaper publishers announce retirement, succession plan
They have been publishing 2 newspapers and several special publications for 35 years.
Air quality burn ban upgraded to Stage 2 in Kendall area
“All burning is prohibited unless a woodstove is your only adequate source of heat.”
Air quality burn ban issued for Kendall area
“We are forecasting that cold, calm air will prevent harmful wood smoke from clearing out.”
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Canceled: Bellingham Amber Alert
Reported located
Cold weather advisory issued for Whatcom County lowlands
Wind chill temperatures are expected to drop between 12° and 20° overnight into Saturday morning.
“Sheet of ice” road conditions reported in northwest Whatcom County
Temperatures varied widely around the county at the time
High wind watch and coastal flood advisory issued for Christmas Eve in Whatcom County
Gusts to 60mph and tidal flooding are possible.
Wind advisory issued for Monday
The advisory is in effect from 10am to 7pm.
Alternating traffic to be allowed on Mount Baker Highway east of Glacier starting Sunday
Motorists should expect delays.
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WSDOT: Storm damaged section of Mt Baker Hwy remains closed, no estimate for reopening
“The closure was made in the interest of safety, and we ask everyone to respect the well-marked closure points.”
Updated: Lummi Island ferry service suspended due to winds, damage
5:40pm update: Officials report the ferry has returned to service.
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