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3 weeks ago

Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

For those with documentation ready at hand, the proof of citizenship application fee is 55 American dollars.

3 weeks ago

Bald eagle recovering after being shot in the face, transferred from Whatcom County

PAWS says the eagle has been responding well to treatment and hopes remain high that he'll be able to return to the wild.

3 weeks ago

Disaster Recovery Centers open in Skagit County for flood assistance

The centers will be open at the Parks and Recreation building on East Fairhaven in Burlington, and at the Hamilton Town Hall on Maple Street.

3 weeks ago

Executive director of Opportunity Council to retire in August

Greg Winter has overseen the organization's growth into one of the region's largest nonprofit employers.

3 weeks ago

Lowland lake fishing, Trout Derby set to kick off on April 25

The state has stocked over 15 million trout and kokanee in hundreds of lowland lakes and ponds across the state.

3 weeks ago

Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer

The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.

3 weeks ago

New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes

Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.

3 weeks ago

270 acres of Skagit County farmland now protected from development

County leaders say protecting farmland now is critical as Washington continues to lose agricultural land to development. 

3 weeks ago

City of Bellingham to host Earth Day Recycling Event

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Got old electronics piling up? Sensitive papers you’ve been meaning to shred? Earth Day could be…

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices

Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.

3 weeks ago

New report ranks Bellingham among nation’s cleanest for air quality

Whatcom County earns top ozone marks but sees lower score for particle pollution during smoky days.

3 weeks ago

Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs

40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.

3 weeks ago

High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students

Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.

3 weeks ago

Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.

3 weeks ago

Drug Takeback Day set for this Saturday in Whatcom County

In Whatcom County, the Sheriff's Office will accept those meds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the North Fork and Birch Bay Libraries.

3 weeks ago

Ballots due in one week for Lynden voters

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Temporary closure set for portion of South Bay Trail in Bellingham

Trail users should also be aware that separate construction on 10th Street near Taylor Dock may affect travel in that area. 

3 weeks ago

Whatcom officials warn about new drug in regional illicit drug supply

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that Narcan does not work on the drug, however Narcan's use is recommended to combat opioids that may be in the person's system.

3 weeks ago

Chick-fil-A announces late April grand opening in Whatcom County

Anyone who dresses in cow print can get a free meal on April 30.

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