US-Canada border towns assess damage from devastating floods
Residents of Sumas were assessing damage from flooding that hit an estimated 75% of homes, as Washington and British Columbia tried to dry out from an intense, days-long rain storm that cut off key roadways and forced hundreds of evacuations.
Residents of Sumas were assessing damage from flooding that hit an estimated 75% of homes, as Washington and British Columbia tried to dry out from an intense, days-long rain storm that cut off key roadways and forced hundreds of evacuations.
Fire in British Columbia, near Whatcom County, sends plume of smoke into sky
Fire officials are investigating what caused a large structure fire Wednesday morning in Abbotsford, British Columbia, near Whatcom County.
Fire officials are investigating what caused a large structure fire Wednesday morning in Abbotsford, British Columbia, near Whatcom County.
City of Sumas: Have grab bag ready as significant flooding is expected at Canadian border
Abbotsford, British Columbia officials are telling people who live in the Sumas Prairie to evacuate immediately.
Abbotsford, British Columbia officials are telling people who live in the Sumas Prairie to evacuate immediately.
Ferndale community wades through flood, emotions
Many communities began drying out in the North Sound by Tuesday but others worried the worst of the flooding was still to come. Ferndale city leaders warned homeowners and businesses to voluntarily vacate a section of town in case the Nooksack River burst through a levee.
Many communities began drying out in the North Sound by Tuesday but others worried the worst of the flooding was still to come. Ferndale city leaders warned homeowners and businesses to voluntarily vacate a section of town in case the Nooksack River burst through a levee.
First responder reflects on historic flooding
We're hearing about flooding from the people who have to deal with it firsthand?our first responders. FOX 13's David Rose and Alyana Gomez are joined by WSP Trooper Rocky Oliphant, who has seen his fair share of chaos since the storms first ripped through Western Washington earlier this weekend.
We're hearing about flooding from the people who have to deal with it firsthand?our first responders. FOX 13's David Rose and Alyana Gomez are joined by WSP Trooper Rocky Oliphant, who has seen his fair share of chaos since the storms first ripped through Western Washington earlier this weekend.
Major flooding forces Sumas residents from their homes
FOX 13's David Rose speaks with Sumas Mayor Kyle Christensen to see how they're working to reclaim the city from the floodwaters.
FOX 13's David Rose speaks with Sumas Mayor Kyle Christensen to see how they're working to reclaim the city from the floodwaters.
Voluntary evacuations in Ferndale with threat of levee breaking
Ferndale city leaders warned homeowners and businesses to voluntarily evacuate in case the Nooksack River burst through its levee.
Ferndale city leaders warned homeowners and businesses to voluntarily evacuate in case the Nooksack River burst through its levee.
Northbound lanes on I-5 at Nulle Road reopen
Crews are working to clear the roadway after authorities had to shut down Interstate 5 in Bellingham through at least Tuesday morning due to "flooding and active slides."
Crews are working to clear the roadway after authorities had to shut down Interstate 5 in Bellingham through at least Tuesday morning due to "flooding and active slides."
Search for Whatcom County man swept away by floodwaters
Everson was hit with historic flooding that left homes, businesses and roads sunken into the water. Today, the family of a man swept away by the flood spent all day looking for him.
Everson was hit with historic flooding that left homes, businesses and roads sunken into the water. Today, the family of a man swept away by the flood spent all day looking for him.
‘If I yelled at you, I’m sorry, but you probably needed it’; Everson reels from historic flooding
Everson Mayor John Perry said the city is working to restore power outages and water treatment as they handle historic flooding.
Everson Mayor John Perry said the city is working to restore power outages and water treatment as they handle historic flooding.
Landslide shuts down I-5 near Bellingham
FOX 13's AJ Janavel has more details on the landslide that has now forced I-5 to close in both directions near Bellingham.
FOX 13's AJ Janavel has more details on the landslide that has now forced I-5 to close in both directions near Bellingham.
People brave flooded streets to rescue friends and family in Whatcom County
The water keeps rising in Whatcom County, but people are coming out with pickup trucks and boats to help people stranded in the mess.
The water keeps rising in Whatcom County, but people are coming out with pickup trucks and boats to help people stranded in the mess.
Mudslide shuts down all lanes of I-5 North near Bellingham
A mudslide shut down all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 Monday afternoon just south of Bellingham. Three vehicles were caught in the slide, but troopers said there were no serious injuries.
A mudslide shut down all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 Monday afternoon just south of Bellingham. Three vehicles were caught in the slide, but troopers said there were no serious injuries.
Three cars caught in mudslide on I-5 near Bellingham, Washington
A mudslide shut down all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 Monday afternoon just south of Bellingham. Three vehicles were caught in the slide, but troopers said there were no serious injuries.
A mudslide shut down all lanes of northbound Interstate 5 Monday afternoon just south of Bellingham. Three vehicles were caught in the slide, but troopers said there were no serious injuries.
Deputies help evacuate stranded residents in parts of Whatcom County
Deputies are working to evacuate people in parts of Whatcom County due to flooding on Monday.
Deputies are working to evacuate people in parts of Whatcom County due to flooding on Monday.
Whatcom County lawmaker stuck in El Salvador with COVID, unable to get antibody drugs
State Sen. Doug Ericksen of Ferndale is sickened with COVID-19 in El Salvador and is unable to receive antibody drugs to treat it.
State Sen. Doug Ericksen of Ferndale is sickened with COVID-19 in El Salvador and is unable to receive antibody drugs to treat it.
Local college student killed in Astroworld concert chaos
We're learning more about the deadly Astroworld Festival in Houston this weekend. Eight people died in the crowd stampede, among them a kid who grew up in Washington and was studying at Western Washington University.
We're learning more about the deadly Astroworld Festival in Houston this weekend. Eight people died in the crowd stampede, among them a kid who grew up in Washington and was studying at Western Washington University.
Border businesses say COVID-19 test requirement limits Canadian tourists
After nearly two years, communities along the border with British Columbia can now welcome fully-vaccinated or COVID-negative visitors from Canada.
After nearly two years, communities along the border with British Columbia can now welcome fully-vaccinated or COVID-negative visitors from Canada.
Land border crossings resume between U.S. and Canada
After nearly two years, communities along the border with British Columbia can once again welcome visitors from Canada.
After nearly two years, communities along the border with British Columbia can once again welcome visitors from Canada.
'He was a great kid:' WWU student among those who died at Astroworld music festival
A student at Western Washington University was among the eight people who died at the Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday night.
A student at Western Washington University was among the eight people who died at the Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday night.