Education
6 months ago
Washington State Superintendent pushes back against Trump Administration’s DEI ending order

It came in response to a letter sent out last week by the U.S. Department of Education threatening to withhold federal education funding from states unless they comply with the order.

National
6 months ago
Rep. Larsen introduces measure to combat Trump Administration tariffs

There’s currently a blanket 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, along with more significant tariffs on dozens of the country’s key trading partners.

Business
6 months ago
Whatcom County businesses suffer from drop in border crossing numbers

Southbound border crossings by B.C. residents have fallen more than 50% over the first eight days of April compared to the same time last year.

Northwest Sports
6 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out a thriller, Kraken win streak snapped, prep baseballupdate and more

The Mariners used a furious late-game rally to stun their division rivals in walk-off fashion this afternoon.

Government
6 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs at least 18 new bills into law in the span of a week

Notably, HB 1209 will regulate the sale of sodium nitrite in the state, becoming the fourth state to do so.

Local
6 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth authorize a strike

My Bellingham Now previously reported that wages, medical benefits and safety issues due to short staffing have contributed to issues with creating a new contract. 

We Are Whatcom
6 months ago
Aurielle Buermann: Race Director of Ski to Sea and the Mt. Baker Hill Climb

Buermann is just weeks away from her first Ski to Sea as race director of the heritage event in Whatcom County.

Traffic
6 months ago
WSDOT cameras begin watching for speeding drivers in Skagit County

Drivers caught by the cameras will receive a notice in the mail, but no fines will be issued.

Northwest Sports
6 months ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out key divisional win, Robles injury update and more

The Mariners’ leadoff hitter will be out much longer than initially expected.

Outdoors
6 months ago
WDFW closes Sauk, Skagit Rivers for all fishing

Both rivers will close on April 11 after lower-than-expected returns of steelhead.

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