Thousands of people braved the cold water on January 1, 2026, in Birch Bay, Wash., in an attempt to break the world record ...

A burn ban is in effect in Whatcom County, specifically for the Columbia Valley urban growth area and the Peaceful Valley and ...

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. — A burn ban is in effect in Whatcom County for the Columbia Valley urban growth area. The Northwest ...

As the aftermath of extreme flooding continues to impact our region, residents are now grappling with the necessary repairs ...

Whatcom County Fire District 14 responded to two fires in less than a day that left multiple people without a home.

Homeowners tired of flooding may be eligible to sell their property to their county and see the land converted into nature ...

Permit fees for emergency repairs tied to recent flooding are being waived to help residents and businesses recover.

The ban is not because there is a high risk of fires, but because the cold and calm air could prevent wood smoke from clearing.

A single lane of Mount Baker Highway is open following a closure caused by landslide activity on the highway east of Glacier.

The intersection is directly adjacent to Mount Baker High School where hundreds of kids come and go every day. Parents say ...

Lis and Joaquin Lopez, who run Mariposa Farm, stand next to multiple crates filled with last season’s harvest. All the food was contaminated by floodwater and cannot be sold or eaten. Joaquin said the ...

Five people are challenging Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu in the Aug. 1 primary, from which the two candidates with the most votes will advance to the Nov. 7 general election. This year’s city ...