Local
2 years ago
State Senate Republicans slam property tax proposal

They say allowing governments a greater annual increase goes against the will of the people

Community Events
2 years ago
FEATURE: Local organization to host Valentine’s Day beach cleanup event

The Garden of the Salish Sea Curriculum is hosting a Valentine’s Day themed beach cleanup.

College
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/8/24

The top-seeded Lynden boys beat Burlington-Edison in the 2A district bracket last night.

Farm
2 years ago
Bill banning octopus farming passes in WA state house

The only U.S. octopus farm was in waters of Hawaii’s Big Island and permanently closed in January.

Local
2 years ago
Legislature mulling “stripper’s bill of rights” in Washington state

The bill is the culmination of six years of advocacy work by Strippers Are Workers, a dancer-led organization in Washington.

Local
2 years ago
Skagit County teen killed in car accident near Lake McMurray

The other three teens were taken to Skagit Valley Hospital and Harborview Medical Center.

Local
2 years ago
Racist speech interrupts Whatcom County Council meeting

Antisemitic speakers joined the meeting remotely

College
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/7/24

A familiar name from Pac-12 football could be joining the Seahawks.

Local
2 years ago
Proposed bill would create new state Housing Dept

Housing programs are currently being handled by the Dept. of Commerce.

Crime
2 years ago
Whatcom County Council considers fentanyl emergency declaration

The declaration could come with stricter penalties for fentanyl-related crimes.