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Bob Feguson Washington state cell phone ban press conference
Education
3 days ago
Ferguson proposes bell-to-bell cellphone ban in public schools

All of Whatcom County’s public-school districts currently restrict cellphone use in the classroom, but not during passing periods in high schools.

Local
3 days ago
Budget shortfall spurs belt-tightening across Washington state

Agencies are now being told to pause phasing-in any new programs and make cuts with special attention to programs expanded upon after 2018.

Traffic
3 days ago
Temporary lane shifts coming to I-5 south of Bellingham

An ongoing fish passage project will soon put all lanes of the freeway onto bypass routes.

Local
3 days ago
North Fork Nooksack River closed early for hatchery Chinook

Wild Chinook encounter limit reached, prompting an early closure.

River bordered by dense green trees on both sides, with a blue sky and light clouds; logs and driftwood along the near shore on the right.
Outdoors
3 days ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards

Riverbeds may have changed drastically due to record-setting water levels.

Business
3 days ago
Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown

The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.

Lifestyle
3 days ago
New state law draws line between e-bikes and electric motorcycles

Starting Thursday, electric bikes that exceed new speed requirements will be classified as motorcycles.

Local
3 days ago
FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10

Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December’s floods is encouraged to apply.

Weather
4 days ago
Thunderstorms possible Tuesday before potential record highs this weekend

Forecasters are warning residents of conditions that pose moderate, and potentially even major, heat risk on Sunday and Monday.

Construction crew and heavy asphalt paver laying gravel/road surface in a mountain forest; workers in safety vests nearby under blue sky
Traffic
4 days ago
WSDOT announces new reopening date for North Cascades Highway

The road is now expected to fully reopen by June 19, six days sooner than the previous estimate.