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2 weeks ago

Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April

The state's unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.

2 weeks ago

Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat

District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.

2 weeks ago

Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote

If approved, the city's default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.

2 weeks ago

Community members to present findings on Birch Bay incorporation

Previous studies claim the cost of incorporation would be way too high.

2 weeks ago

Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state's newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

2 weeks ago

DOJ launches investigation into Washington state’s Corrections Center for Women

It came in response to reports of sexual and physical misconduct by biological male prisoners identifying as female against biological female prisoners.

2 weeks ago

AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients

Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.

2 weeks ago

Two killed in fiery Laurel crash

This marks the second fatal accident on the road in less than a week.

2 weeks ago

Woman arrested after stabbing at Bellingham home

Her first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.

2 weeks ago

Ferndale celebrates Public Works Week with rock hunt

National Public Works Week is an annual event that raises awareness about how public works departments keep cities and towns across the country functioning and safe. 

2 weeks ago

Gas prices smash records ahead of Memorial Day Weekend

Prices are forecast to reach their highest level for the holiday weekend in four years.

2 weeks ago

Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot

Voters approved the district's last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.

2 weeks ago

Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits

The benefits will become available starting July 1.

2 weeks ago

Custer murder suspect found incompetent to stand trial

61-year-old Donald Malone was previously set to go to trial in the killing of Bellingham accountant Vaughn Hagen.

2 weeks ago

Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations

The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.

2 weeks ago

Fatal Axton Rd crash victim and suspect identified

The 28-year-old suspect made his first court appearance on Friday.

2 weeks ago

BRIEF: Ferndale man killed in Mount Baker Hwy crash

The crash sent a second driver to the hospital.

2 weeks ago

North Cascades Highway set to fully reopen 10 days ahead of schedule

WSDOT said alternating one-lane traffic is not possible because some sections are gone.

2 weeks ago

BRIEF: Ramp, lane closures planned for I-5 in Bellingham

A daytime lane closure for southbound travelers is scheduled for Thursday.

2 weeks ago

Speed limit ordinance heads to Bellingham City Council for approval

Changes could take effect starting this summer.

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