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3 weeks ago
Summer real estate report shows change in market for retail, property
Downtown Bellingham retail vacancies rose as county-wide property sales slowed slightly over the summer.
3 weeks ago
Thurston County judge rules against new sheriffs law
The state plans to appeal the ruling, which removes a requirement that sheriffs need at least five years of law enforcement experience.
3 weeks ago
Gas prices fall nine cents over past week in Whatcom County
Analysts attribute the nation-wide drop at the pump to rising oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Public Schools hosting group discussions on school closures
The closures are not finalized until voted on by the school board.
3 weeks ago
WSF crew shortage impacts sailings throughout Puget Sound
Crewmembers recently called on the governor to address burnout and wage gaps.
3 weeks ago
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
3 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson pushes for phone-free schools statewide
Students would be required to keep phones stored away during the school day under proposed legislation.
3 weeks ago
WA leaders push back on Canada’s plan for new oil pipeline
Governor Bob Ferguson claims the project would bring greater danger to the Salish Sea ecosystem.
3 weeks ago
I-5 bridge work over Chuckanut Creek nearing completion
Lanes could shift back onto the main roadway by Oct. 9.
3 weeks ago
Refinery donates van to Skagit County organization
The animal shelter's original van was vandalized over the summer.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham mulls changes to home business rules
Current regulations limit where businesses can be run and how many employees can be hired. Monday, Oct. 5's meeting could change that.
3 weeks ago
Owner of downtown Bellingham’s Cof& detained, in ICE custody
DHS says Oscar Quintero Frias lawfully entered the US from Colombia in 2021, but only had permission to stay for six months.
3 weeks ago
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...
3 weeks ago
Costco lawsuit claims ‘sugar-free’ product contains sugar
The class-action lawsuit is seeking $5 million in damages.
3 weeks ago
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...
4 weeks ago
Unity Care NW names next CEO
Bonnie Ross will succeed Jodi Joyce, who retired in June after six years in the position.
4 weeks ago
Mount Baker Ski Area opens new retail location
Baker merch, winter gear and mountain information are among the store's offerings.
4 weeks ago
Bellingham mayor to address local uptick in ICE arrests in community meeting
It comes as Whatcom County saw a spike in immigration arrests over the summer.
4 weeks ago
Rising bond yields rattle markets worldwide and overshadow hopes for AI stocks
Another crank higher in bond yields is rattling stock markets around the world on Thursday and helping to overshadow optimism that the artificial-intelligence industry can...
4 weeks ago
Washington revenue forecast improves while budget challenges remain
Officials expect higher revenues through 2031, but caution tough budget decisions remain.
