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2 weeks ago
Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards
Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Level 3 evacuation lifted after vehicle hits propane tank south of Sedro-Woolley
Skagit County announced roughly an hour after the crash that residents are safe to return to the area in Clear Lake.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007
Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.
2 weeks ago
Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land
The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.
2 weeks ago
Threats against WCC end in Bellingham man’s arrest
An out-of-state caller reported the threats were made in a social media chatroom.
2 weeks ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion
The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.
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Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement
It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.
2 weeks ago
Standup Comedy, Wiffleball, Hot Rods, Dahlias and more | Lifestyle Lookout
It will be perfect this weekend to get out and enjoy some fun activities. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue
An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.
2 weeks ago
Washington co-leads multi-state lawsuit over USPS mail ballot rule
State officials say new federal requirements could increase costs, burden election offices and disrupt vote-by-mail ahead of the November election.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in July despite job losses
The county's job losses came amid a decrease in the overall labor force.
2 weeks ago
Major changes coming to Washington’s Apple Health coverage
New federal requirements could cause hundreds of thousands of Washingtonians to lose access, starting with certain noncitizens this fall.
2 weeks ago
Michael Shepard advances after narrowly earning second place in state Senate recount
The Democrat will now face Republican Erika Creydt in the November general election for the 42nd District seat.
2 weeks ago
Oil drums, tires dumped into Skagit County creek
The state Department of Ecology has been working to clean up Jackman Creek, a Skagit River tributary.
2 weeks ago
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale
The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.
2 weeks ago
New speed limits installed in parts of Bellingham
City council members voted to lower limits in June.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: T-Mobile issues revision, will not close Bellingham location on Bakerview and I-5
The company announced dozens of layoffs in Washington on Wednesday, including at two locations in Bellingham.
2 weeks ago
Tributes to Dolly Parton focus on her love of reading
Whatcom Humane Society offers free books while OSPI pushes to restore Imagination Library funding.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham council rejects challenge to proposed Edgemoor development
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn't show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner's June decision.
2 weeks ago
New Bellingham park gets official name
Public comments and suggestions for the park were accepted earlier this year.
