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Whatcom County cougar activity ramping up; here’s what to do during an encounter

The News Tribune 17 Jan 2026
A cyclist travelling the Galbraith Mountain trail system reported being followed by one earlier this week ... .
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Senator Murray Visits Whatcom County Communities Hit Hard by Recent Flooding, Discusses Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts With Local Leaders & Emergency Management (Patty Murray)

Public Technologies 03 Jan 2026
Whatcom County was among the most affected regions in Washington state by the historic flooding, with the Nooksack River reaching record major flood stage several times ... and Sumas, and Whatcom County.
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King, Pierce, Snohomish, Whatcom counties may buy your flooded homes

The Seattle Times 30 Dec 2025
Homeowners tired of flooding may be eligible to sell their property to their county and see the land converted into nature reserves, parks or other open spaces ... .
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Massage therapist in Whatcom County suspended due to stalking charges (Washington State Department of Health)

Public Technologies 24 Dec 2025
OLYMPIA - State health officials suspended the credential of Whatcom County massage therapist Collin Noah Ruginski (MA70003484) pending further legal action.
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In Whatcom County, Gov. Ferguson talks flood damage, recovery with local leaders

The News Tribune 18 Dec 2025
“We are doing everything we can to move resources as quickly as possible to individuals.” ... .
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Lummi Nation declares state of emergency; floodwaters crest in Ferndale

The News Tribune 13 Dec 2025
Whatcom County officials say operations are shifting from response to recovery after widespread flooding that mirrored that of 2020-21 ... .
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Men's College Basketball: UCC rolls past Whatcom, 92-65

The Roseburg News-Review 12 Dec 2025
LONGVIEW, Wash. — The Umpqua Community College men's basketball team jumped out to a 28-point halftime lead and cruised to a 92-65 victory over Whatcom in the Lower Columbia Crossover on Thursday night ....
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Sumas, Nooksack, Everson evacuated as floods hit Whatcom County

The Seattle Times 12 Dec 2025
Several small Whatcom County cities near the Canadian border were evacuated as the Nooksack River, fueled by persistent rain, flooded ... .
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Low-lying areas of Whatcom County under imminent flood threat as Nooksack rises

The News Tribune 11 Dec 2025
County Executive Satal Sidhu signed an emergency proclamation Tuesday afternoon, a step that allows agencies to provide victim assistance ... .
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WA flooding: Evacuations in Skagit, Whatcom, Snohomish, Pierce counties

The Seattle Times 11 Dec 2025
An estimated 100,000 Washington residents could face evacuation orders because of rapidly rising floodwaters, Gov. Bob Ferguson’s office said Wednesday afternoon ... .
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Ferndale prepares for floodwaters as Nooksack River nears record depth

The News Tribune 11 Dec 2025
County officials estimate as many as 1,500 people could be displaced ... .
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North Cascades pass through Whatcom County to close for the season

The News Tribune 03 Dec 2025
WSDOT says closure points will be between Ross Dam trailhead at milepost 134 and Silver Star gate at milepost 171 ... .
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Olympic Pipeline leak repaired after more than 2,000 gallons of fuel spilled

The News Tribune 02 Dec 2025
The 400-mile Olympic Pipeline starts at the Cherry Point refinery in Whatcom County and has been leaking for at least 18 days ... .
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Was that a wolf in Whatcom County? Here’s what state wildlife officials say

The News Tribune 01 Dec 2025
A photograph going around social media claims to show a gray wolf standing in a field on Smith Road in rural Whatcom County ... .
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