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3 hours ago
Report commissioned to evaluate Whatcom County’s sexual harassment policy has been released
Council commissioned the report as the latest step to evaluate how the county handles sexual harassment following lawsuits against the former Public Works Director.
4 hours ago
Whatcom County receives over $1 million in state funds for county-wide upgrades
The money will go towards six separate projects including a new connector for parks.
4 hours ago
Whatcom County sees unemployment rate increase this summer
Skagit County saw a similar trend, where its jobless rate had a minor increase from July to August, but took a moderate drop from where it sat the same time last year.
10 hours ago
TRAFFIC UPDATE: Roads closed in Custer due to overturned semi should reopen Wednesday evening
The semi flipped on its side just after 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
1 day ago
Seattle ABC affiliate to not broadcast return of Jimmy Kimmel Live! amid community backlash
The group added the programming will be replaced with news programming for the time being.
1 day ago
Hobbs denies DOJ’s request for protected information of Washington voters
OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The state has denied a request by the U.S. Department of Justice to turn over private…
1 day ago
Bellingham man in custody following pursuit into Lynden
The suspect was taken into custody and faces several charges, including first degree arson.
1 day ago
City of Ferndale begins construction of new Civic Campus, parking impacted in the area
The two-story, 19,000-square-foot Civic Campus building will house city hall, the city council chambers, municipal court and the city’s administrative offices once it's built.
1 day ago
Third suspect arrested in connection to Bellingham cocaine operation
The other two suspects have trial dates set for later this fall.
1 day ago
WWU’s ‘First Night Out’ hits downtown Bellingham this week
Join a procession from Red Square to Depot Market Square for live music presented by Blue Room, a block party, and a chance to explore over 30 downtown businesses.
2 days ago
Washington state leaders criticize Trump administration’s public lands actions
According to the AG's Office, the protected areas support thousands of climbing routes, paddling runs and trails for hikers and bikers across the country.
2 days ago
Recall issued for potentially radioactive shrimp in Washington
Anyone who may have purchased the shrimp is asked to either throw it out or return it to the store for a full refund.
2 days ago
Student at Anacortes Middle School in custody following reported threat
After the investigation, the department says officers arrested a juvenile on suspicion of threatening to bomb or injure property.
2 days ago
Poke sold at Costco recalled due to Listeria contamination
Listeria can cause a serious food-borne illness that can be deadly, infecting about 1,600 people yearly and killing roughly 260.
2 days ago
Skagit County woman among soldiers killed in JBLM training crash
The helicopter was on a routine flight training west of Joint Base Lewis-McChord, according to the U.S. Army Special Operations Command.
3 days ago
WSDA recalls wild birdseed at local grocery stores
The recalled birdseeds are sold at Haggen, Safeway and Albertsons stores in Washington and Oregon.
5 days ago
Sheriff’s deputies uncover 10 kilograms of cocaine, a loaded firearm and cash in a suspicious vehicle in Bellingham
The Sheriff's Office notes that the cocaine was packaged with "an image of the Marvel movie character Thor."
5 days ago
City of Bellingham to begin work on new park, long-awaited waterfront cleanup project
The city says it's chosen IMCO General Construction as the contractor that's tasked with cleaning up two contaminated industrial sites at the south end of Cornwall Avenue.
5 days ago
Unionized healthcare workers in Bellingham ratify new contract
The union says its new deal includes across-the-board increases in pay each year, with total raises ranging from 14% to nearly 34% over four years.
5 days ago
Public comment period now open for proposed apartment project in downtown Bellingham
Public feedback is especially being sought for potential environmental concerns in the area.
