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Environment

Environment

Why Bellingham is buying up land around Lake Whatcom

$61 million spent since 2001 in program that has set aside more than 3,800 acres
May 12, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Crime & Courts

Charges filed against Everson man suspected of illegally trafficking invasive species of newts

Amphibians were potentially exposed to deadly virus at Boston facility before being shipped to Whatcom County
May 8, 2026 5:17 p.m.
Environment

Washington looking for solutions to looming water challenges

State launched an initiative to deliver recommendations as Washington faces another drought
May 7, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Environment

Dead fin whale beached on Samish Island adds to concerns for Pacific cetaceans

Gray whales also are starving, dying on Washington beaches, researchers warn
May 6, 2026 5:53 p.m.
Environment

Emaciated fin whale dies on Samish Island beach

Researchers warn of high incidence of whale strandings
May 6, 2026 10:15 a.m.
Environment

Whatcom County asks for public comment on Ranch Quarry proposal near Sumas

Environmental impact statement required for controversial gravel mine project 
April 29, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Environment
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Baker River’s proven fish-trucking plan may work to move salmon among Skagit River’s dams

Historic pact gives Seattle utility options for river's 'full connectivity' for fish
April 25, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Business

New recycling center opens in Bellingham 

Lautenbach will eventually offer construction material recycling at local facility
April 23, 2026 9:00 p.m.
State
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‘Our new normal’: Washington confronts another year of drought

For fourth year, state declares statewide drought emergency with supply at 75% of normal
April 9, 2026 9:00 p.m.
Environment
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Seattle to sign agreement concerning Skagit River dams

Settlement is seven years in the making; will help support City Light's relicensing
April 8, 2026 5:06 p.m.
AltaGas, the owner of the former Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale, is seeking permits for 33 projects.
Environment

Hearing Examiner scolds Whatcom County for AltaGas permitting process, orders redo

Environmentalists hail decision as victory for Salish Sea
April 1, 2026 3:19 p.m.
Environment
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Skagit leaders approve agreement with Seattle City Light

The settlement concerns the utility's three dams on the upper Skagit River
March 30, 2026 4:59 p.m.
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