Whatcom News

Day 3 totals for 2025 General Election Whatcom County and statewide results reported 50 received ballots remained uncounted.

50 received ballots remained uncounted.

Missing person out of Bellingham Last seen on October 6, 2025, at W Bakerview Road and Arctic Avenue.

Last seen on October 6, 2025, at W Bakerview Road and Arctic Avenue.

Winter weather advisory though Friday due to snow forecast for highest elevations in Whatcom County Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches are possible on Mount Baker.

Additional snow accumulations of 12 to 24 inches are possible on Mount Baker.

NWS issues Whatcom County wind advisory for Thursday Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Day 2 totals for 2025 General Election Whatcom County and statewide results reported A Ferndale School Board director race switched leads with today's count.

A Ferndale School Board director race switched leads with today's count.

All northbound lanes blocked in Bellingham following semi-truck crash Initial reports were the truck had struck the concrete barriers between the lanes.

Initial reports were the truck had struck the concrete barriers between the lanes.

Initial 2025 General Election local and statewide results reported Final election results will be certified by each county on November 25th and by the Secretary of State on December 4th.

Final election results will be certified by each county on November 25th and by the Secretary of State on December 4th.

Missing person out of Point Roberts Last seen Nov. 3 about 9am on Periwinkle Lane in Point Roberts.

Last seen Nov. 3 about 9am on Periwinkle Lane in Point Roberts.

Talent show in Ferndale 7pm on Friday, November 14th at Ferndale High School

7pm on Friday, November 14th at Ferndale High School

Daylight Saving Time ends Sunday, November 2nd Enjoy an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning.

Enjoy an extra hour of sleep Sunday morning.

National Weather Service issues flood watch for Whatcom County Where heavy rain occurs, the relatively high rain rates could cause ponding or nuisance flooding in urban areas and small streams where drainage is poor or drains are clogged by leaves.

Where heavy rain occurs, the relatively high rain rates could cause ponding or nuisance flooding in urban areas and small streams where drainage is poor or drains are clogged by leaves.

“Moderately strong atmospheric river” to bring winds and rains through Saturday Concerns include urban flooding and rising river levels.

Concerns include urban flooding and rising river levels.

Officials say not to worry if you see an authorized controlled burn in eastern Whatcom County The burning piles are expected to be "very visible."

The burning piles are expected to be "very visible."

Trick-or-Treat event in Bellingham Friday, October 31st, from 4 to 6pm at participating locations in downtown Bellingham.

Friday, October 31st, from 4 to 6pm at participating locations in downtown Bellingham.

Skeletal remains found alongside I-5 in Bellingham identified The remains were identified as a 43-year-old male.

The remains were identified as a 43-year-old male.

Weather systems expected to continue pushing winds and rain into Whatcom County Conditions are expected to remain unsettled into the beginning of next week.

Conditions are expected to remain unsettled into the beginning of next week.

Crash likely cause of power outages impacting over 14,000 in Skagit County "It is likely going to be an extended delay because of the damage done to multiple transformers."

"It is likely going to be an extended delay because of the damage done to multiple transformers."

** ALL cities news story template ** Two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened.

Two Whatcom County residents are known to have been sickened.

NWS issues wind advisory through midnight Saturday Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winter weather advisory due to snow forecast above 3,500 feet in Whatcom County Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. Prepare for possible power outages.

NWS issues wind advisory through 2pm Friday Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Recalls: BMW and Toyota Supra vehicles due to fire risk Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings.

Owners are advised to park outside and away from buildings.

Traffic lights at Guide and Laurel malfunctioning Motorists are advised to treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.

Motorists are advised to treat the intersection as a 4-way stop.

Bellingham Police seek information around shooting that left 1 dead, another injured Within minutes of the initial call, a vehicle showed up at the hospital with 2 injured passengers.

Within minutes of the initial call, a vehicle showed up at the hospital with 2 injured passengers.

Missing/Endangered person out of Leavenworth Vehicle was seen in Everett.

Vehicle was seen in Everett.

NWS: Snow expected in Whatcom County above 4,500 feet People planning on visiting the backcountry should plan accordingly for potentially impactful conditions.

People planning on visiting the backcountry should plan accordingly for potentially impactful conditions.

Shoplifting suspect led police on 7-mile pursuit ending in PIT maneuver and his arrest At the time of his arrest, he faced multiple felony charges in Superior Court cases in Whatcom, Island and Skagit County courts.

Shoplifting suspect led police on 7-mile pursuit ending in PIT maneuver and his arrest

At the time of his arrest, he faced multiple felony charges in Superior Court cases in Whatcom, Island and Skagit County courts.

Back-to-back storm systems forecast to raise Nooksack River level over next 10 days Current Nooksack River level forecasts do not predict the river will reach flood levels.

Current Nooksack River level forecasts do not predict the river will reach flood levels.

Whatcom deputy came upon Bellingham motorcyclist down, makes arrest Just before the crash, the motorcycle was reportedly seen passing traffic using a left turn only lane.

Just before the crash, the motorcycle was reportedly seen passing traffic using a left turn only lane.

Ferndale Council candidate loses appeal to ruling against voter status The court determined the question was whether the business address was his 'residence' as defined in Washington State law.

The court determined the question was whether the business address was his 'residence' as defined in Washington State law.