1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (56+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone What we're reading: WA AG sues owners of Haggen, Albertsons and Safeway stores for deceptive promotions Click above to read the whole story on Whatcom Business Journal....

1+ day, 9+ hour ago  (127+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone Maintenance to close Bellingham northbound I-5 lane and ramp Saturday BELLINGHAM, Wash. " The Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has scheduled 2 maintenance projects on I-5 this Saturday, May 2, 2026. The northbound I-5 off-ramp…...

1+ day, 14+ hour ago  (107+ words) BELLINGHAM, Wash. " First responders were dispatched to the 4300 block of Meridian Street about 7: 15am on Monday, April 27, 2026, due to reports of smoke coming from an abandoned residence. The firefighting response resulted in closing all lanes of Guide Meridian. Northbound traffic was…...

4+ day, 2+ hour ago  (200+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone Whatcom County Health and Community Services issues advisory for medetomidine WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS) issued a health advisory on April 17, 2026, regarding the…...

5+ day, 10+ hour ago  (128+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone Unclaimed $8, 200, 000 Lotto ticket sold in Bellingham WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " Washington's Lottery reported an unclaimed Lotto jackpot worth $8. 2 million for the January 31, 2026, drawing. The winning numbers are 03-04-06-35-41-48. The ticket…...

5+ day, 13+ hour ago  (384+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone Ferndale man charged with 2nd-degree assault following downtown Bellingham fight BELLINGHAM, Wash. " Bellingham Police Department officers responded to the 1300 block of Railroad Avenue on April 18, 2026, at about 12: 15am following…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (243+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone Red Cross opens phase 2 of bridge financial assistance for flood recovery WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " The American Red Cross opened phase 2 of its bridge financial assistance program for residents…...

1+ week, 6+ hour ago  (176+ words) Whatcom News Support the advertisers who keep community news free for everyone 35mph speed limit extended south of Bellingham on Chuckanut Drive (SR11) WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) implemented a permanent speed limit reduction on nearly 9 miles…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (216+ words) WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " First responders were dispatched to the northbound lanes of I-5 south of Bellingham about 11: 05am on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, due to report of a vehicle crash involving a bicyclist. An Airlift Northwest helicopter was dispatched to the scene about 11: 25am. It…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (161+ words) WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. " According to an announcement today, April 20, 2026, a Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) Disaster Assistance Center will officially open its doors Wednesday, April 22, 2026, in Whatcom County to provide critical support to Washington residents reeling from the severe storms…...