Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County takes over severe weather shelter operations, calls for local support unanswered

A location for the shelter has not yet been finalized, but WCHCS anticipates a lease will be authorized in September.

Government
2 months ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration’s block of Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding

Another suit AG Brown signed onto earlier this week challenges the Trump administration’s demands for access to SNAP recipients’ personal data.

Lifestyle
2 months ago
Expect construction crews at Bloedel Donovan Park in the near future

Crews will also be removing non-native plants around the launch, with plans to replace them in the near future. 

We Are Whatcom
2 months ago
Drew Schmidt and Emily Lekberg: San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises is one of thirty members of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, which encompasses whale watching companies in the state of Washington and Vancouver B.C. The overall goal is to provide a community conversation in order to find whales and observe them safely.

Crime
2 months ago
Man arrested following death of Kent man in Ferndale

The man was taken into custody on Monday and remains at the Whatcom County Jail without bail.

Government
2 months ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Crime
2 months ago
Crime rates decline in Whatcom County over the past 12 months

Overall, crimes were also down across the state, according to the report.

Traffic
2 months ago
Parking on portion of State Street in downtown Bellingham to become back-in only spaces

According to the city, this improves visibility when exiting spaces and prevents drivers from blindly backing into moving traffic.

Government
2 months ago
New law requiring priests to break confession in Washington state blocked in federal court

The ruling states that in Washington, a gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in county jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

Government
2 months ago
New poll shows number of Washington residents are not approving of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s leadership

About 31% of respondents stated that they believe the Governor has done a poor job during his first six months in office.

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