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49 minutes ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
1 hour ago
Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner
Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
1 hour ago
25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed
A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.
1 hour ago
Washington students could see new path to graduation under new proposal
The proposal would expand student options while focusing on career readiness, financial education and life skills.
3 hours ago
Paid street parking to expand in Bellingham
City officials say that the boost in parking revenue will get reinvested back into downtown businesses and the programs supporting them.
4 hours ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham
The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.
4 hours ago
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30
The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.
5 hours ago
Lynden names Bryan Brice as interim fire chief
Brice is coming out of retirement after spending eight years as fire chief in Mount Vernon.
6 hours ago
Overnight paving to shut down parts of E Badger Rd in Lynden
Work will be done across a 4.5 mile stretch of the road.
1 day ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
1 day ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
1 day ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
1 day ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
1 day ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
1 day ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.
1 day ago
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.
1 day ago
Dragon Improv, Oktoberfest at Trackside, Lynden Whiskey Event and more | Lifestyle Lookout
Football is on the television, sweaters are coming off the hangers, and October is approaching fast. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 days ago
State Supreme Court rejects challenge to I-645 ballot disclosure
The court declined to block a required statement about the potential impact of repealing Washington's tax on income above $1 million.
2 days ago
Canadians, Americans to gather at Peace Arch for 9/11 commemoration
The annual cross-border event honors those killed in the attacks and those who responded.
2 days ago
WA sues to block federal changes to Endangered Species Act
AG Nick Brown says the protections at stake are critical to saving the state's Southern Resident orca and salmon populations.
