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1 week ago
WWU partners with Whatcom Community College to boost university enrollment
Admission to WWU is now guaranteed for any WCC student that has a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and has completed one of two Associate's transfer degrees.
1 week ago
Kroger issues food recalls for potential listeria contamination, other materials found in products
All items were sold in stores throughout the country, including Fred Meyer.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County announces 90-day hiring freeze
The county is also considering a new public safety sales tax, similar to the one Bellingham will likely adopt.
2 weeks ago
WTA moves to finalize purchase of former Base Camp property
The organization plans to add housing and office space to the property on Cornwall Avenue.
2 weeks ago
Orcas Island resident detained by Israeli military while on flotilla to Gaza
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen says he's been in touch with woman's family and is working to get her released.
2 weeks ago
Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows
Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.
2 weeks ago
State leaders speak out over Trump administration’s cuts to energy projects in Washington
That includes funding for 11 projects in Washington, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub which included a key site in Ferndale.
2 weeks ago
Rep. Rick Larsen outlines impacts of federal government shutdown in Whatcom County
Larsen notes that many government agencies will have furloughed workers, so help desks may have little-to-no staffing.
2 weeks ago
Burn ban lifted for unincorporated Skagit County
Cooler weather and several days of substantial precipitation led to the burn ban lifts, which had been in place since June 15.
2 weeks ago
Lynden man arrested for bringing a weapon on school property
Police later determined that the suspect isn't legally allowed to own a firearm because he is a registered sex offender.
2 weeks ago
Thai Maison owners to take over Carnal location with new Japanese-style tavern
The Carnal team will still keep their next door fast-casual spot Accomplice open for the future as they expand their work in the artisanal jerky business online.
2 weeks ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus
According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a "broad, nonspecific threat" near Wilson Library.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Councilmember alleges ethical misconduct against prominent Whatcom County Democrat
Reding refuted the claims, and the state Democratic Party says it has not found evidence of wrongdoing at this time.
2 weeks ago
Woman injured following crash off I-5 in Ferndale
Investigating troopers found that one of the drivers had failed to negotiate a curve when they took the northbound off-ramp to Main Street and went airborne.
2 weeks ago
Authorities searching for missing teen last seen in Ferndale
If you see Kamran Finkbonner or know of his whereabouts, call 9-1-1.
2 weeks ago
Washington minimum wage rising in 2026
L&I also notes that they have changed the minimum salary requirement for overtime exemption, raising the threshold to roughly $80,000 a year, depending on employer size.
2 weeks ago
Washington launches lawsuit against Trump administration over public safety funding cuts
The AG's Office claims the cuts, which came without any explanation, targeted states based on their compliance with the federal crackdown on immigration.
2 weeks ago
New retail sales tax begins implementation October 1
The new tax is expected to impact over 90,000 businesses across the state.
2 weeks ago
City of Bellingham addresses 2026 budget, announces impending layoffs and potential sales tax
The city council will host a public hearing on the proposed budget at its meeting next Monday at 7 p.m.
2 weeks ago
New round of scam calls target Skagit County residents
Some of the scammers claim that the caller has a bench warrant for missing jury duty.
