Whatcom News

Morning power outage leaves over 1,000 without power in Everson/Nooksack As of 7am, the cause remained under investigation.

As of 7am, the cause remained under investigation

2 arrested in Bellingham, charged in connection with drug houses 1.9 pounds of suspected fentanyl powder, along with a handgun and over $15k in suspected drug proceeds were seized.

1.9 pounds of suspected fentanyl powder, along with a handgun and over $15k in suspected drug proceeds were seized.

Whatcom County reportedly dodged the worst of windstorm As of 8am, over 30,000 remained without power across the Puget Sound region.

As of 8am, over 30,000 remained without power across the Puget Sound region.

Over 10,000 without power during Whatcom windstorm A wind advisory is currently in effect.

A wind advisory is currently in effect.

Bellingham Police ask public’s help to locate hit-and-run vehicle The driver stopped briefly and then fled.

The driver stopped briefly and then fled.

High winds expected this evening across Whatcom County Gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

Gusts up to 50 mph are expected.

Shooting reported at Ferndale medical center building "Early indications led officers to believe this was an accidental discharge."

"Early indications led officers to believe this was an accidental discharge."

Truck Road to be closed for about 4 weeks between Deal and Mosquito Lake Roads The closure is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

The closure is scheduled to begin Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Comedy night fundraiser March 28th, 5–9pm at Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf Course

March 28th, 5–9pm at Blue Heron Grill at Semiahmoo Golf Course

Single vehicle crash on I-5 in Bellingham Tuesday Northbound traffic was reduced to a single lane.

Northbound traffic was reduced to a single lane.

Winter blizzard warning issued, Mt Baker night skiing announced NWS has issued a watch, multiple warnings and an advisory.

NWS has issued a watch, multiple warnings and an advisory.

Stolen vehicles, heavy equipment among items found during Whatcom County arrest 3 are in custody suspected of drug dealing, fencing and money laundering

3 are in custody suspected of drug dealing, fencing and money laundering

Whatcom County School District Events: March 2026 Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.

Performances by Whatcom County public and private school students.

Norovirus-like illnesses prompt emergency shellfish harvesting closure, recall Harvested oysters and clams are being recalled.

Harvested oysters and clams are being recalled.

WSP alert drivers – filming while driving is illegal Citations were sent via mail.

Citations were sent via mail.

RECALL: Chicken products may be contaminated with glass The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

Lummi Island ferry dry dock scheduled revised Island shuttle service has been discontinued this year.

Island shuttle service has been discontinued this year.

Missing person out of Bellingham Last seen on March 2, 2026, in the 4100 block of Deemer Road in Bellingham

Last seen on March 2, 2026, in the 4100 block of Deemer Road in Bellingham

Delays expected on I-5 Tuesday due to maintenance Lane closure scheduled from 8am to 3pm.

Lane closure scheduled from 8am to 3pm.

Daylight Saving begins this weekend BC just announced they will remain permanently on Daylight Saving Time.

BC just announced they will remain permanently on Daylight Saving Time.

Missing person out of Bellingham Last seen March 1, 2026, in the Bellingham area on foot.

Last seen March 1, 2026, in the Bellingham area on foot.

Missing person out of Bellingham Last seen March 1, 2026, in the Bellingham area on foot.

Last seen March 1, 2026, in the Bellingham area on foot.

Blaine Police conduct “high-risk stop” after victim leads suspect to police station "... officers initiated a high-risk stop on the vehicle."

"... officers initiated a high-risk stop on the vehicle."

Bellingham Police bust burglary ring targeting Asian families Authorities expect to link recovered property to more victims.

Authorities expect to link recovered property to more victims.

Man arrested after attempting to force entry at Pt Roberts border crossing The man had been cited earlier in the month for violating a no trespass order at the crossing.

The man had been cited earlier in the month for violating a no trespass order at the crossing.

Bellingham St Patrick’s Day parade Sunday, March 15, 2026, in downtown Bellingham

Sunday, March 15, 2026, in downtown Bellingham

Nanobrewery with a big name to open in Bellingham No opening date has been announced.

No opening date has been announced.

WSP arrests motorcyclist after highspeed pursuit on I-5 "... the rider made it apparent he did not have an endorsement by dropping the motorcycle at a low speed."

"... the rider made it apparent he did not have an endorsement by dropping the motorcycle at a low speed."

Morning crash block I-5 through Bellingham There were no initial reports of injuries.

There were no initial reports of injuries.

2 displaced following Everson residential fire Water tenders shuttled water to the scene since there were no nearby fire hydrants.

Water tenders shuttled water to the scene since there were no nearby fire hydrants.