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Nooksack Flood Committee to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Projects A levee along the Nooksack River reveals the river has breached its banks spilling into Lynden farmland.

A levee along the Nooksack River reveals the river has breached its banks spilling into Lynden farmland.

Nooksack Flood Committee to Meet Tuesday to Discuss Projects

Brian Henderson July 17, 2026

The Flood Control Zone District Advisory Committee will meet at 7 p.m. July 21 in Bellingham.

6-Year-Old Killian Gonzales Dies After Driftwood Accident 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.

6-Year-Old Killian Gonzales Dies After Driftwood Accident

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026

Killian died Sunday, July 12, after spending four days in intensive care at Harborview Medical Center in...

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Authorities found 55-year-old Steven Dorsett, who disappeared after leaving the Canyon Creek Trailhead on June 24, deceased over the weekend.

Search Crews Recover Body of Missing Hiker Steven Dorsett

Brian Henderson July 13, 2026

"Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with Steven's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time."...

WDFW Cancels Marine Area 7 West Shrimp Opener WDFW canceled the July 18-20 shrimp opener in Marine Area 7 West but added two fishing days in Marine Area 6 after quota updates from the 2026 season.

WDFW canceled the July 18-20 shrimp opener in Marine Area 7 West but added two fishing days in Marine Area 6 after quota updates from the 2026 season.

WDFW Cancels Marine Area 7 West Shrimp Opener

Brian Henderson June 30, 2026

The agency canceled the previously scheduled July 18-20 opening in Marine Area 7 West after harvest data...

Lifeguards Return to Bloedel Donovan Park for Summer Season Lifeguards are back at Bloedel Donovan Park in Bellingham for the summer, providing supervised swimming daily from 1 to 6 p.m. through Aug. 30, weather permitting.

Lifeguards are back at Bloedel Donovan Park in Bellingham for the summer, providing supervised swimming daily from 1 to 6 p.m. through Aug. 30, weather permitting.

Lifeguards Return to Bloedel Donovan Park for Summer Season

Brian Henderson June 30, 2026

The City of Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department announced that certified lifeguards will staff the popular Lake...

Border Patrol Arrests Two Mexican Nationals in Whatcom County A Mexican national arrested near Lynden on Monday is escorted into custody by U.S. Border Patrol agents. Federal officials said the individual had a prior DUI arrest and is being held for removal proceedings.