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2 weeks ago
Whatcom County nears initial budget for new jail
The county council voted to preliminarily approve the budget Tuesday night following three hours of public comment.
2 weeks ago
Northbound I-5 lane to close overnight this weekend for roadwork
The closure timeline is subject to change if weather impacts the concrete curing process.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Works closes first downtown alleyway following new ordinance
There is no estimate for the alley's reopening date.
2 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham approves Tiffany DeSimone as new executive director
DeSimone has served as interim director since the Port parted ways with former director Rob Fix last summer.
2 weeks ago
Levy to fund public school upgrades fails to pass in Lynden
Current tallies show about 33% of eligible voters cast their ballot in this special election.
2 weeks ago
Portal Container Village on Bellingham waterfront set to open on May 1
The waterfront site will host local vendors, activities and several major events during the summer.
2 weeks ago
Lummi Nation files lawsuit against Whidbey Telecom, others for ‘series of unlawful failures’
The Lummi Nation is demanding a jury trial, citing several federal and state statute violations.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins News Literacy Project fellowship, receives $30,000 grant
Bellingham is the first school district in Washington accepted into the program.
2 weeks ago
Woman spends three days trapped in crashed vehicle off Chuckanut Drive
Troopers located the vehicle at Mile Post 11 using GPS and found it about 40 feet down an embankment with the woman inside.
2 weeks ago
City of Bellingham aims to address commercial vacancies downtown
A new report found that nearly 15% of ground floor space is vacant of the heart of downtown.
2 weeks ago
Tulip season extends in Skagit County
This season has been longer than usual as some farms opened as early as March 21 amid an early bloom.
2 weeks ago
Former Ferndale firefighter sues Fire District 7 over sexual harassment claims
The woman says she was denied a promotion after reporting the harassment to leadership.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham man killed in officer-involved shooting in Maple Falls
The man was identified as a suspect in a separate shooting on the Lummi Reservation that's being investigated by the FBI.
2 weeks ago
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community set to receive over $10 million
The tribe will use the funds to construct a new commercial pier and covered storage, renovate three moorage piers and design a new fish processing plant.
2 weeks ago
State sues Albertsons over buy one get one deals, claims of manipulated grocery prices
AG Brown says shoppers paid more despite promises of a free item.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council to consider initial budget cap for new jail project
The resolution also sets a new projection for the jail's capacity.
2 weeks ago
Deadline approaches for unclaimed $8.2 million lottery ticket sold in Bellingham
The ticket was bought at the ARCO gas station on Meridian Street.
2 weeks ago
Minor injury reported following accidental shooting at Bellingham Safeway
Despite it appearing to be an accident, BPD says prosecutors have been asked to determine whether any charges would be appropriate
2 weeks ago
Old Samish Road to close for rest of year during I-5 fish passage project
Both directions are shutting down on April 27 as crews build a temporary bypass for I-5 traffic.
3 weeks ago
FEMA funding for Oregon, Washington approved
This comes as Whatcom County's flood managers estimate $182 million will be needed to enact the fixes to the Nooksack River to prevent flooding in the near future.
