Latest Whatcom County News
At-risk missing person alert (Bellingham)
Subject has not been seen or heard from since 4/11/24.
Bellingham man pleads guilty to vehicular homicide, sentenced to 6.5 years in prison
He is also required to pay over $24,000 to the City of Bellingham.
Whatcom County makes code changes following lawsuit over ferry rate increase
The complaint was filed April 16th and the council approved the changes during an April 24th meeting.
Here is who filed to be on Whatcom County political ballots in 2024
Candidate filing week was this week and the withdrawal deadline is 5pm on Monday, May 13th.
Extreme geomagnetic conditions result in special weather statement
Severe conditions are expected to continue through the weekend.
Nearby: This weekend, expect all but 1 I-5 northbound lanes closed through Everett
Significant traffic impacts are also expected on routes around the work area.
UPDATED: Pedestrian-car incident closes all lanes of Guide Meridian near Smith Road
The lanes were reopened about 7am.
UPDATED: Vessel docked at Sandy Point destroyed by fire
Initial reports from the scene were that the vessel was fully involved and tied to the dock.
Damaged water main creates safety concerns in Everson
The city issued a boil water advisory out of an abundance of caution.
Businesses damaged in Lummi Island fire on Wednesday
Firefighters battled to ensure the fire did not spread to adjacent units that contained flammable materials.
Bellingham chiropractor found to have practiced with an expired license
He practiced Between October 2015 and March 2022 with an expired license.
Nearby: Crash blocks all I-5 northbound lanes in Mt Vernon
As of 6pm, WSDOT advised, “This could take a while to clear. Use alternate routes and expect delays.”
UPDATED: Pair wanted for 1st-degree murder in Bellingham encampment shooting
UPDATE: Police report both suspects are in custody.
Driver pleads guilty to vehicular homicide in fatal 2021 Iowa Street crash
The 28-year-old passenger was declared dead at the scene.
Hannegan & Smith Roads roundabout work and traffic impacts begin
The multi-lane roundabout is expected to be equipped with a “curb-separated pedestrian and bicyclist facilities.”
2 arrested on suspicion of intimidating a witness while they were out on bail
Both were facing several felony charges and now face more.
“Active situation” near Bellingham Police Department offices shuts down nearby streets
The subject was reported to be walking in the area of the BPD station while open carrying 2 weapons.
Ferndale road work expected to impact traffic on Main Street next week
The impacted area is located between I-5 and the downtown area in Ferndale.