Whatcom County News

Ski to Sea organizers spent the hours after the Skagit River bridge collapse on Interstate 5 telling the estimated 1,100 racers coming from the King County area to leave extra driving time as they made their way north for the race.

The Skagit River bridge collapse has shut down a section of Interstate 5 just south of Highway 20 between Burlington and Mount Vernon.

While the Skagit River bridge collapse on Interstate 5 will mean plenty of headaches and adjustments in the coming months, Whatcom County may see one silver lining more tourists from Canada.

Government offices and schools will be closed Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day.

A Bellingham man faces 20 years in prison for a 34-hour crime spree that entailed an armed burglary, two kidnapping attempts, a carjacking and taking a hostage.

The Interstate 5 Bridge over the Skagit River in Northwestern Washington State collapsed on Thursday evening, dumping vehicles and people into the river.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

It is a warm afternoon in spring and Boulevard Park is full. Kids splash at the beach, couples stroll across the bridges and a group of runners zips along the waterfront.

A Bellingham woman who was involved in a drug ring that distributed methamphetamine and heroin throughout Whatcom County was sentenced to nine years in prison Tuesday, May 21, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

The 42nd Northwest Folklife Festival runs from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday through Monday, May 24-27, at Seattle Center.

A shocking story is coming out of Everson, Washington, where a pre-teen was raped, impregnated and coerced into aborting her child.

When Blaine learned last fall about the closure of the Semiahmoo hotel, city officials were concerned about what impact that would have on the city's budget.

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

A Lynden farmer with a conservative pedigree announced late Tuesday, May 14, that he will challenge Ken Mann for his seat on the Whatcom County Council.

Whatcom County furniture maker Greg Klassen recently returned from showing his work at the Smithsonian Craft Show in Washington, D.C., held in late April.

Hop on your bicycle and join thousands of other Whatcom County residents participating in the 16th annual Bike to Work and School Day the morning of Friday, May 17 - especially if you're a newbie rider.

Hoapa Mucaria's dog, Couper, sniffs out some trash during a walk Monday morning, May 13, 2013, along Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham.

Several people called police to report gunfire at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the 2600 block of Nevada Street.

Several people called police to report gunfire at 10:22 p.m. Saturday, May 11, in the 2600 block of Nevada Street.