Whatcom News

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.

We’re reading: CHS Northwest announces more layoffs Layoffs are due to the sale of 4 locations, including 1 in Bellingham.

Layoffs are due to the sale of 4 locations, including 1 in Bellingham.

Missing person out of Blaine Last seen boarding a WTA bus to Bellingham from Birch Bay at 8am on 2/18/26.

Last seen boarding a WTA bus to Bellingham from Birch Bay at 8am on 2/18/26.

Whatcom snow forecast replaced with dry, cold and windy "Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees expected."

"Very cold wind chills as low as 10 to 15 degrees expected."

Missing person out of Bellingham Last seen on 2/18/26 off Tulip Road about 10:30pm.

Last seen on 2/18/26 off Tulip Road about 10:30pm.

Icy roads reported in Whatcom County this morning WSDOT: "Use caution if venturing out this morning."

WSDOT: "Use caution if venturing out this morning."

2 mountain rescues in Mount Baker backcountry areas over the weekend An avalanche resulted in 1 patient sustaining multiple injuries.

An avalanche resulted in 1 patient sustaining multiple injuries.

Potential for light snow this week in the Whatcom lowlands It was just over a year ago that a multi-day event created hazardous road conditions and closed schools.

It was just over a year ago that a multi-day event created hazardous road conditions and closed schools.

Semi-truck and trailer rollover blocks I-5 lane in Bellingham The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

The driver was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

Ferndale firehouse converting to 24/7 staffing to improve response times With this change, 5 of WCFD7's 6 stations will be staffed 24/7.

With this change, 5 of WCFD7's 6 stations will be staffed 24/7.

Reports of phone, text-msg and email scams increasing Eventually, they will ask for money.

Eventually, they will ask for money.

We’re reading: PeaceHealth announces layoffs PeaceHealth announced it was laying off 94 across its Washington facilities.

PeaceHealth announced it was laying off 94 across its Washington facilities.

4 crashes across Ferndale yesterday kept responders busy 1 person required transport by ambulance due to a minor injury.

1 person required transport by ambulance due to a minor injury.