John Nicholson, an attorney for the county, said there was no evidence that Whatcom County knew of Birch Bay Waterslides’ ...

Whatcom County Council members have decided that a planned center for mental health and substance abuse treatment will be ...

Monday’s hour-long opening statements begin what is likely to be a four- to five-week trial. Mercy is charged with second-degree murder, intent to cause death with no premeditation. She appeared in ...

The NWS Seattle WA issued an updated flood watch at 12:14 a.m. on Tuesday in effect until 10 a.m. for Skagit and Whatcom counties.

Do not approach the cougar. If the cougar does not flee, be more assertive. Shout, wave your arms, and throw objects at the ...

Whatcom County Councilmember Jon Scanlon spoke at a council meeting on January 27, 2026, about his support for the ...

A Whatcom County man was sentenced to prison for brutally assaulting his former partner. Jason Sieber Sr., a 50-year-old member of the Lummi Nation, will spend more than four years behind bars for ...

Whatcom County contained two measles cases through rapid response and protocol. Health officials identified 33 contacts and spent 320 hours on containment efforts. Low MMR vaccination rates in ...

WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. – Approximately 14 million bees are now on the loose in Whatcom County after a semi-truck carrying numerous hives rolled over, losing part of its load. The accident led to a road ...

The Whatcom Humane Society is asking for help with pet food donations for community members who need help feeding their pets.