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"... win or lose, we need to drive responsibly during the Super Bowl festivities."
WSP warn Seahawks playing in past Superbowls has led to increases in collisions, distracted driving incidents
"... win or lose, we need to drive responsibly during the Super Bowl festivities."
whatcom-news.com
February 6, 2026 at 9:15 PM
"... win or lose, we need to drive responsibly during the Super Bowl festivities."
There continues to be a section with alternating traffic through a single lane.
Mt Baker Highway reopens after 4-day closure
There continues to be a section with alternating traffic through a single lane.
whatcom-news.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:46 PM
There continues to be a section with alternating traffic through a single lane.
1 city is undertaking a project hoped to mitigate a part of the problem.
Crash data for I-5 in Whatcom County and what improvements may help
1 city is undertaking a project hoped to mitigate a part of the problem.
whatcom-news.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:25 PM
1 city is undertaking a project hoped to mitigate a part of the problem.
Security video showed the driver and passenger get into the vehicle and then strike the pedestrian.
Hit and run suspect arrested by Everson Police
Security video showed the driver and passenger get into the vehicle and then strike the pedestrian.
whatcom-news.com
February 4, 2026 at 7:54 PM
Security video showed the driver and passenger get into the vehicle and then strike the pedestrian.
The suspect was also accused of failing to appear in court on a prior theft charge.
Ferndale Police arrest armed robbery suspect, age 18
The suspect was also accused of failing to appear in court on a prior theft charge.
whatcom-news.com
February 4, 2026 at 5:48 PM
The suspect was also accused of failing to appear in court on a prior theft charge.
Police responded to reports of objects being thrown at passing cars.
Ferndale Police answer questions regarding Friday student protest march
Police responded to reports of objects being thrown at passing cars.
whatcom-news.com
February 3, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Police responded to reports of objects being thrown at passing cars.
Officials noted that ticket sales dropped approximately 35% in 2025.
North Cascades Bluegrass Festival ends operations citing decline in ticket sales
Officials noted that ticket sales dropped approximately 35% in 2025.
whatcom-news.com
February 1, 2026 at 10:49 PM
Officials noted that ticket sales dropped approximately 35% in 2025.
Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.
Whatcom County School District Events: February 2026
Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.
whatcom-news.com
January 30, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.
A similar incident happened at the same location yesterday.
Semi-truck and trailer block all lanes on Guide Meridian in Lynden, injury crash in the backup
A similar incident happened at the same location yesterday.
whatcom-news.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:10 AM
A similar incident happened at the same location yesterday.
The closure is needed to repair the damaged culvert, rebuild the roadbed, pave and install lane striping and guardrail.
5-day full road closure of Mt Baker Hwy scheduled
The closure is needed to repair the damaged culvert, rebuild the roadbed, pave and install lane striping and guardrail.
whatcom-news.com
January 29, 2026 at 11:01 PM
The closure is needed to repair the damaged culvert, rebuild the roadbed, pave and install lane striping and guardrail.
The crash involved a motorcyclist and an SUV.
Haxton Way fatal motorcycle crash remains under investigation
The crash involved a motorcyclist and an SUV.
whatcom-news.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The crash involved a motorcyclist and an SUV.
ART teams focus on de-escalation and connecting individuals to housing and mental health services.
Alternative Response Team (ART) responded to 2,400+ calls in 2025
ART teams focus on de-escalation and connecting individuals to housing and mental health services.
whatcom-news.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:29 PM
ART teams focus on de-escalation and connecting individuals to housing and mental health services.
Reports from the scene were that the front end of a passenger vehicle was wedged under the semi-truck's trailer.
Weds. crash closes all southbound lanes of I-5 in Ferndale
Reports from the scene were that the front end of a passenger vehicle was wedged under the semi-truck's trailer.
whatcom-news.com
January 29, 2026 at 2:44 AM
Reports from the scene were that the front end of a passenger vehicle was wedged under the semi-truck's trailer.
A similar incident happened at the same location in 2024.
Semi-truck and trailer block all lanes on Guide Meridian in Lynden
A similar incident happened at the same location in 2024.
whatcom-news.com
January 29, 2026 at 1:33 AM
A similar incident happened at the same location in 2024.
Residents are urged to continue limiting indoor wood burning as much as possible.
Air quality burn ban canceled in Kendall area
Residents are urged to continue limiting indoor wood burning as much as possible.
whatcom-news.com
January 28, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Residents are urged to continue limiting indoor wood burning as much as possible.
He was found to have "financially exploited a vulnerable adult."
Whatcom County man’s home care aide credential revoked
He was found to have "financially exploited a vulnerable adult."
whatcom-news.com
January 27, 2026 at 5:35 PM
He was found to have "financially exploited a vulnerable adult."
The outage was first reported at 12:18pm.
Bellingham power outage leaves nearly 2,000 without power Monday
The outage was first reported at 12:18pm.
whatcom-news.com
January 26, 2026 at 8:49 PM
The outage was first reported at 12:18pm.
He was arrested after driving into a car stopped at a red light.
Bellingham man arrested for DUI held on $100,000 bond
He was arrested after driving into a car stopped at a red light.
whatcom-news.com
January 26, 2026 at 7:24 PM
He was arrested after driving into a car stopped at a red light.
As of 7pm, no estimate was available for reopening the road.
Serious injury crash closes Haxton Way Friday evening
As of 7pm, no estimate was available for reopening the road.
whatcom-news.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:29 AM
As of 7pm, no estimate was available for reopening the road.
Low temperatures are expected in the 20s through Monday.
Bellingham and Ferndale severe weather shelters open for weekend
Low temperatures are expected in the 20s through Monday.
whatcom-news.com
January 24, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Low temperatures are expected in the 20s through Monday.
Saturday, February 7th, from 12pm - 3pm at Bellingham Unitarian Church
Seed swap
Saturday, February 7th, from 12pm - 3pm at Bellingham Unitarian Church
whatcom-news.com
January 21, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Saturday, February 7th, from 12pm - 3pm at Bellingham Unitarian Church
6pm on Thursday, January 22nd at the Sumas Fire Station.
CPR class at Sumas Fire Station
6pm on Thursday, January 22nd at the Sumas Fire Station.
whatcom-news.com
January 21, 2026 at 10:03 PM
6pm on Thursday, January 22nd at the Sumas Fire Station.
At least 1 person was transported from the scene by ambulance.
Crash involving law enforcement vehicle on W Smith Road sends at least 1 to hospital
At least 1 person was transported from the scene by ambulance.
whatcom-news.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:12 AM
At least 1 person was transported from the scene by ambulance.
LaBounty Drive was closed adjacent to the crash scene.
Injury crash in FerndalE on I-5 closes southbound lanes
LaBounty Drive was closed adjacent to the crash scene.
whatcom-news.com
January 21, 2026 at 12:12 AM
LaBounty Drive was closed adjacent to the crash scene.
Last seen in Bellingham on January 16 about 12:30pm.
Missing person out of Bellingham
Last seen in Bellingham on January 16 about 12:30pm.
whatcom-news.com
January 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Last seen in Bellingham on January 16 about 12:30pm.