At least 1 killed in crash on I-5 in Ferndale

At least one person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 5 in Ferndale.

Woman sentenced to a year in prison for Bellingham railroad track sabotage

A woman convicted of sabotaging railroad tracks near the U.S.-Canada border in Washington state just before a train carrying crude oil was due to pass through has been sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison.

200 COVID-19 cases linked to high school wrestling tourneys; new safety guidance for indoor sports released

The Washington State Department of Health announced on Friday that it updated its health and safety guidance in response to the COVID-19 outbreaks linked to the high school wrestling tournaments this month. 

Gov. Inslee announces $187M plan for WA salmon recovery

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has proposed investing $187 million in salmon recovery as part of his 2022 budget and policy proposals.

First Omicron case detected in Whatcom County

The Washington State Department of Health confirmed the first case of the Omicron variant in Whatcom County. 

Whatcom County braces for snow as flood recovery continues

Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow arrives.

Whatcom County braces for snow as flood recovery continues
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Historic floods hit Whatcom County last month, and some homeowners can't return home without heat as the first snow approaches.

Preliminary flood damage estimates in Whatcom County at least $50M

Following a series of “atmospheric rivers” in November that delivered record-breaking rainfall totals in Whatcom County, officials are continuing to assess flood damages and begin work on recovery.

WA residents asked to remain vigilant amid latest rain event

Officials on Tuesday asked residents in northwest Washington to remain vigilant as another atmospheric river brought heavy rain to an area that experienced severe flooding earlier this month and additional flooding earlier this week.

Bracing for more flooding along Nooksack River
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Just as people in Whatcom County are recovering from historic flooding, heavy rains present a whole new threat. Now, they face the possibility of a third wave of floods.

Lummi Nation declares 'disaster' after removing over 70K invasive crab species

The Lummi Indian Business Council has passed a resolution last week declaring a disaster as they deal with an invasive grab species in the Lummi Sea Pond, according to the Tacoma News Tribune. 

More flooding possible in Washington near Canadian border

Minor flooding is possible through Thursday as more rain falls in Whatcom County, which has already weathered severe flooding earlier this month from a series of soaking storms.

Flooding hammers North Sound again

For the second time this month, communities in the North Sound are battling through rising rivers. Floodwaters spilled into low-lying areas like Sumas and Lynden. While the Nooksack River has crested, dangerous conditions persist.

I-5 northbound at Nulle Road re-opens after slide

A stretch of I-5 blocked by landslides just weeks ago was partially blocked by fallen trees on Sunday.

Flooding in Washington not as severe as earlier storm

Localized flooding in Washington from another in a series of rainstorms doesn’t appear to be as severe as an extreme weather flooding event earlier in the month.