In the Pacific Northwest, the land of cheap hydro-electric power, might get a new look. The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest is asking for public comment on the idea of allowing geothermal ...

A monster snowstorm is burying the North Cascades east of Bellingham, prompting an avalanche warning and concerns about other hazards in the Mount Baker wilderness. “An atmospheric river pattern along ...

An off-duty Ferndale firefighter died early Friday afternoon in an apparent snowboarding accident in the Mount Baker wilderness. Capt. John DeVenere, 63, of Sedro-Woolley, became separated from his ...

Several new wildfires started Friday in and near Whatcom County, according to the Watch Duty app that draws information from fire dispatch centers in the Northwest. New wildfires were reported in the ...

Several new wildfires reported Friday in wilderness areas around Whatcom County. Watch Duty Courtesy to The Bellingham Herald Four small wildfires have been contained in the Mount Baker wilderness ...

Capt. John DeVenere of Whatcom County Fire District 7 is shown in an undated fire department photo wearing the rank of lieutenant. DeVenere died Friday in a snowboarding accident in the Mount Baker ...