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Government
11 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law to expand Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program

Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.

Education
11 months ago
WWU joins nationwide pushback against president’s orders on higher education

Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.

Local
11 months ago
Annual dry dock outage cuts Lummi Island ferry service until May

During that time, there will pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.

Crime
11 months ago
Indian citizen sentenced to prison time for conspiring cross-border smuggling scheme

The man was arrested near the border in December 2023.

Traffic
11 months ago
Section of Chuckanut Drive to remain closed without definite timeline

WSDOT says engineers are continuing to assess the damage but have faced safety challenges.

Traffic
11 months ago
Lane closures on I-5 scheduled for next week in Bellingham

The closures are expected to take place between 1 a.m. and 12 p.m. on all four days.

Lifestyle Lookout
11 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: April Brews Day, a film festival and live music this weekend in Whatcom County

Film, beer tasting, dancing and live music are all on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Local
11 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rate shows decline during March

Skagit County also saw its unemployment rate drop in March.

Health and Wellness
11 months ago
Whatcom County air quality receives mixed ratings from American Lung Association

The Northwest Clean Air Agency attributes that grade to high levels of wildfire smoke in the three summers covered by the report.

Crime
11 months ago
Lynden Police respond to RV fire at construction company

Lynden Police says no injuries were reported during the fire.