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Heat Advisory in Effect Across Whatcom and Skagit Counties The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden on Wednesday, July 22, as a heat advisory continues across the region.

The National Weather Service forecasts temperatures reaching 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden on Wednesday, July 22, as a heat advisory continues across the region.

Heat Advisory in Effect Across Whatcom and Skagit Counties

Brian Henderson July 22, 2026

The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 91 degrees in Bellingham and 92 degrees in Lynden....

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Six-year-old Killian Gonzales died four days after a driftwood log shifted and struck him at Little Squalicum Beach in Bellingham. The tragedy has prompted an outpouring of community support.

Community Vigil Honoring Killian McCartney Gonzales Tonight

Brian Henderson July 20, 2026

Family, friends and community members will gather 6 p.m. Monday evening at Little Squalicum Creek Park to...

Stage 2 Burn Ban Takes Effect Friday Amid Red Flag Warning Smoke from wildfires burning across Washington creates a light haze around Mount Baker as Whatcom County prepares to implement a Stage 2 Burn Ban amid elevated wildfire danger and a Red Flag Warning.

Smoke from wildfires burning across Washington creates a light haze around Mount Baker as Whatcom County prepares to implement a Stage 2 Burn Ban amid elevated wildfire danger and a Red Flag Warning.

Stage 2 Burn Ban Takes Effect Friday Amid Red Flag Warning

Brian Henderson July 16, 2026

"Due to increasingly dry weather conditions and low fuel moisture levels, the existing burn ban for Unincorporated...

Wildfire Smoke Reaches Whatcom County as Active Fires Burn A noticeable layer of haze stretched across Baker Lake as smoke from active wildfires burning in eastern Washington drifted west into the Cascades.

A noticeable layer of haze stretched across Baker Lake as smoke from active wildfires burning in eastern Washington drifted west into the Cascades.

Wildfire Smoke Reaches Whatcom County as Active Fires Burn

Brian Henderson July 15, 2026

A noticeable layer of haze stretched across Baker Lake as smoke from active wildfires burning in eastern...

King Mountain Encampment Draws Fresh Debate Over Solutions PNW Daily footage showing furniture moving into the King Mountain encampment sparked community debate over enforcement, housing and mental health resources in Bellingham.