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Education
10 months ago
Student workers at Western Washington University announce hard deadline for union recognition

The university is still refusing the committee’s central request to voluntarily recognize the union of OSEs.

Local
10 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers installing bike lockers at Bellingham International Airport, Fairhaven Station

The Port is installing the lockers as a way to increase transportation options, following feedback from the public that indicates the lockers would be used. 

Environmental
10 months ago
STUDY: New research points to potential climate change benefits from wildfires

The study’s authors note that the fires produce negative impacts to human health and forest diversity.

Crime
10 months ago
Sedro-Woolley woman pleads guilty to embezzling over $1 million from Bellingham business

The woman’s sentencing is scheduled for June 26, where prosecutors are recommending a maximum of 33 months in prison.

Crime
10 months ago
Man arrested after stabbing at homeless encampment in Bellingham

The man was booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

Crime
10 months ago
Young man arrested after allegedly assaulting transient people in downtown Bellingham

The man was taken into custody on robbery, assault and malicious mischief charges.

Local
10 months ago
WSDOT crews begin clearing road to Artist Point

There is not expected time that the final stretch of the highway will be open for travelers this year. 

Crime
10 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

Local
10 months ago
New fund at WWU supports students pursuing investigative journalism

The funds stem from a lawsuit against the university in 2019 that was eventually settled in 2024, giving $112,000 to the former student journalists the university withheld public records from.