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A pod of orcas, also known as killer whales, swim together as they breach the waters.
News in Brief

Boaters must stay 1,000 yards away from Southern Resident orcas starting Jan. 1

Expanded rules intended to reduce vessel noise, disturbances to killer whales
Dec. 31, 2024 1:26 p.m.
A yellow notice sits near the entrance of the gravel mine.
Environment

Second hearing examiner for controversial Skagit gravel mine falls short

All parties agreed process was 'flawed,' request third examiner
Dec. 26, 2024 9:00 p.m.
Diverted

Mandatory food and yard waste collection comes to Bellingham in 2025

Customer gripes of cost, odor, inconvenience outweighed by environmental impact, proponents say
Dec. 25, 2024 9:00 p.m.
The Washington State Department of Agriculture displayed dead and preserved Northern giant hornets.
News in Brief

Northern giant hornet eradicated from U.S.

Almost all 'murder hornets' found in the country were in Whatcom County
Dec. 18, 2024 12:44 p.m.
Water Rights

Shared well owners divided into three categories for water rights lawsuit

In some cases, each homeowner will need to file their own claims form
Dec. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Water Rights

Claim forms for water rights lawsuit finalized; expected to mail in February

Whatcom County judge gives water users until May 1, 2026 to fill out and return forms
Dec. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Diverted

Tons of construction and demolition waste in Bellingham area have potential for reuse

Wood, construction debris make up almost 25% of waste stream in Washington
Updated Dec. 9, 2024 1:30 p.m.
Water Rights

What to know about water rights as a residential well owner

How to navigate the adjudication process in Whatcom County
Dec. 1, 2024 9:13 p.m.
Environment
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Lummi Nation brothers win $100K environmental prize

Free and Raven Borsey will use some of Bullitt Prize grant to restart a youth canoe program
Nov. 27, 2024 10:09 a.m.
Environment

Plan to kill thousands of barred owls raises question about removing one species to save another

Can imperiled northern spotted owl be saved? Project could begin in spring of 2025
Nov. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

Much of Galbraith Mountain will close to public access for three days for bow hunt

Game management bow hunt will occur on private property
Updated Nov. 25, 2024 3:11 p.m.
Environment

Downstream impacts: Stakes are high in Skagit dam dispute

Seattle City Light must weigh energy, salmon, farmland in relicensing talks
Nov. 2, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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