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2 years ago
Trial of Bellingham Schools administrators delayed again

All three administrators have pleaded not guilty to gross misdemeanor charges of failing to report a student’s sexual assault to police or protective services.

Local
2 years ago
State prohibits PSE from telling customers about upcoming rate hike

The Utilities and Transportation Commission reportedly argued that explaining the new charge would result in “lengthy and confusing bills,” which led to their decision to block PSE from notifying customers.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham man hit and killed on Guide Meridian

The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Local
2 years ago
Highway 20 closed again due to wildfires

There’s no estimated reopening date.

Local
2 years ago
New program hopes to cut costs for students in Ferndale

About 58% of students in the district came from low-income households last year, according to executive director Tracy Diehl.

Local
2 years ago
Twin City Foods recalls frozen vegetables over listeria concerns

Anyone who purchased the affected products can return them for a full refund.

Local
2 years ago
Tokitae’s ashes will return to Salish Sea

Her body was cut into pieces and preserved with plans to make castings for displays of her skeleton.

Local
2 years ago
Air quality “unhealthy” for parts of Whatcom County

N95 masks are strongly recommended if you plan on spending any time outside.

Local
2 years ago
Washington Ferries converting three ships to electric hybrids

WSF is the largest ferry network in the country and burns 19 million gallons of diesel fuel every year, the most greenhouse gas emissions of any Washington state agency.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County unemployment up slightly in July

Skagit County unemployment also saw a slight uptick, rising from 3.3 percent in June to 3.6 percent in July.