Cleanup underway following major flooding in Sumas
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Most of the historic flooding in Sumas has receded and the cleanup has begun, but the job could take months. City officials are now holding out for federal aid to help in the recovery efforts.

Officials assess the damage from Nooksack River flooding
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Officials are getting a closer look at just how bad the damage is from the horrendous flooding in Whatcom County.

I-5 lanes closed at Nulle Road while crews fix landslide damage

Lanes of I-5 are once again closed at Nulle Road, while crews continue to fix the damage from landslides earlier this month.

State flood damage inspectors headed to Whatcom County

State flood inspectors are in northwest Washington’s Whatcom County this week to formally assess the level of damage and dollar impact from severe flooding after days of rain fueled by an atmospheric river last week in the region.

Disposal site opened for Whatcom County flood debris

A disposal site has been set up for Whatcom County residents to bring debris left over from last week's flooding.

Whatcom Co. community comes together to help in flood damage cleanup

In Whatcom County, the community is banding together to help each other get through the damage caused by last week’s historic rains and flooding.

$6,000 reward offered for info on Bellingham man murdered 12 years ago

Bellingham Police are asking for the public's help with the unsolved murder of Bryan Marriot, a man who was found shot to death 12 years ago today.

Gov. Inslee will seek federal aid for flood damage in Washington

With floodwaters receding in parts of Washington state damage assessments are beginning and Gov. Jay Inslee is promising he’ll aggressively seek federal money.

I-5 rolling slowdowns planned for Thursday in Whatcom County

The Washington State Department of Transportation is warning drivers to expect delays when traveling on I-5 in Whatcom County. 

Access to Lummi Nation cut off by floodwaters

While some North Sound communities are squeezing out the last drops of historic floods, others are being instructed to shelter in place.

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.

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. 

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.