Deadline to register with FEMA is March 7 for flood victims in Skagit, Whatcom counties

About a dozen people are filing in each day to the FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Sedro-Woolley to see if they can get assistance after the historic flooding in November.

Man fatally shot in Ferndale, police say

Ferndale police are investigating a shooting that left a man dead over the weekend. 

WWU extends remote learning due to Omicron surge

Western Washington University has extended its remote learning until Jan. 24 due to a rise in COVID cases in the region. 

President Biden issues major disaster declaration for historic November floods

President Joe Biden has announced a major disaster declaration for the state of Washington in response to the historic flooding that occurred in November.

Whatcom County residents brace for another round of snow

Just when Whatcom County residents thought they could put the snow behind them, another round is expected to hit the county.

Whatcom County Council delays appointing senator to replace Ericksen

Whatcom County Council members have voted to delay naming a replacement for state Sen. Doug Ericksen, who died after becoming ill with COVID-19.

Pedestrian hit, killed by plow truck in Whatcom County

Washington State Patrol are investigating after a pedestrian was killed by a plow truck in Whatcom County.

At least 1 killed in crash on I-5 in Ferndale
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At least one person was killed in a crash Tuesday afternoon on Interstate 5 in Ferndale.

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.