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Ralph Schwartz

Staff Reporter

Heavy rains could bring flooding to Whatcom, Skagit

Forecast calls for atmospheric river Friday to early next week

Jan. 25, 2024 5:10 p.m.

Bellingham eliminates downtown ambassadors

Security firm RSU takes on an enhanced safety role

Jan. 24, 2024 4:54 p.m.

Skagit officials favor tax increase to cover need for emergency services

Number of EMS calls has increased by 25% over the past four years

Updated Jan. 24, 2024 9:38 p.m.

Blockage on southbound I-5 at Sunset now cleared in Bellingham

State Patrol was investigating collision involving pedestrian

Updated Jan. 19, 2024 3:56 p.m.

Burst-pipe problems to persist as temps thaw around Whatcom County

Historic school district office building closes permanently after water damage

Jan. 18, 2024 2:59 p.m.

Immigration board resists Bellingham council’s effort to suspend meetings

Group tells its side of story at Jan. 16 meeting

Jan. 17, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Forecast: Snow, freezing rain coming to Whatcom County

Weather service calls for 2 to 8 inches, with more at Mount Baker

Jan. 16, 2024 5:49 p.m.

Rent-cap bill gets second chance in Olympia

Bellingham tenant voices support for 5% limit on rent hikes

Jan. 15, 2024 5:51 p.m.

Saturday: Wind chill threat persists; overnight shelter in Bellingham extended

Cold air continues to grip Whatcom County

Jan. 13, 2024 9:32 a.m.

Friday update: Power outages persist in wake of cold snap

Mount Baker Highway closes due to fallen power line, weather advisories remain

Updated Jan. 12, 2024 6:07 p.m.

Thursday update: Wind chills could hit -20 Friday morning in western Whatcom

Arctic front will bring little snow to Bellingham, forecasters say

Jan. 11, 2024 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday update: Snow likely, cold certain for western Whatcom County

Forecast calls for 50 mph gusts behind chilly arctic front

Jan. 10, 2024 10:12 a.m.