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Government
1 month ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

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Government
1 month ago
Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years

Starting this summer, the city’s default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.

Dedicated To Service
1 month ago
Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June

The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.

Crime
1 month ago
Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver

Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.

Local Sports
1 month ago
Mariners walk-off Mets for seventh win in a row

Mariners suddenly finding success in one-run games

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.

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Environmental
1 month ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup

The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.

Local
1 month ago
Bellingham streamlines PayByPhone parking downtown

According to the city, nearly 60% of people parking downtown pay through their phone.

Health and Wellness
1 month ago
Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa

The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.

Traffic
1 month ago
Wrong-way driver in Blaine blames self-driving car

Blaine Police ticketed the driver, who was not impaired.

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