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2 weeks ago
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup
The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.
2 weeks ago
Janicki to expand operations into third state
The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
2 weeks ago
Mount Vernon bridge to partially close for a year
The aging bridge was last painted in 1990.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid
The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.
2 weeks ago
Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music
We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
2 weeks ago
Appeals court sides with Bellingham in vaccine mandate suit
Mayor Seth Fleetwood issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccines for city workers, volunteers and contractors.
2 weeks ago
Deadline approaching to apply for federal aid from December flooding
Affected residents can apply online or get in-person help at a local Disaster Assistance Center.
2 weeks ago
Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students
The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.
2 weeks ago
WTA announces service changes around WWU
The new schedule takes effect on June 14 in an effort to streamline bus routes.
2 weeks ago
City of Ferndale announces 2026 Summer of Fun
It kicks off on Friday, June 12 with Community Game Night at Pioneer Pavilion followed by the first Flicks in the Park featuring Zootopia 2.
3 weeks ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications
The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years
Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.
3 weeks ago
Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June
The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.
3 weeks ago
Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver
Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.
3 weeks ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness
The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.
3 weeks ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup
The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham streamlines PayByPhone parking downtown
According to the city, nearly 60% of people parking downtown pay through their phone.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa
The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.
3 weeks ago
Wrong-way driver in Blaine blames self-driving car
Blaine Police ticketed the driver, who was not impaired.
3 weeks ago
Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening
Though the bridge isn't on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.
