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Local
11 hours 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. 

Local
11 hours 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 […]

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Crime
14 hours 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.

Education
1 day 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.

Local
1 day 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.

Local
1 day 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.

Elections
2 days 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.

Aerial map showing a red curved 'CLOSED' road near 11th St with a green dotted detour along Taylor Ave, 10th St, and Mill Ave by the waterfront.
Local
2 days 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. 

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