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news
3 months ago
Proposed bill looks to prohibit law enforcement from wearing items to obscure faces

The bill listed balaclavas, tactical masks, gators and ski masks among other items as prohibited items. 

Government
3 months ago
Skagit County Superior Court judge retires after 30-year legal career

Judge Thomas Verge will be retiring at the end of this month to cap off over 30 years in the legal field.

Government
3 months ago
Skagit County could see an additional judge on superior court

SB 5836 would add a fifth judge to the Skagit County Superior Court’s bench, if it passes.

Weather
3 months ago
Skagit County declares emergency over major flooding headed for Mount Vernon and Concrete

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Skagit County until further notice.

Weather
3 months ago
UPDATE: Evacuation orders in parts of Skagit County, expecting record flooding in Concrete and Mount Vernon

Whatcom County has closed multiple roads due to weather/flood conditions.

Government
3 months ago
Port of Bellingham Commissioner Michael Shepard declares bid for state senate

He’ll aim to replace Sharon Shewmake, who recently announced that she won’t seek reelection.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom Land Trust accepts interim ownership of Cloud Mountain Farm Center

Whatcom Land Trust says they are committed to allowing community partners to continue to use the facilities on the property, such as Twin Sisters Mobile Market.

Community Events
3 months ago
Upcoming event offers information on Birch Bay incorporation study

The study evaluates the financial feasibility for Birch Bay to become its own city.

Education
3 months ago
Student employees at WWU file to form union for a third time in three years

If passed into law, HB 1570 would allow OSEs to join WAWU-UAW 4929, which is the same union that WWU’s Educational Student Employees are a part of. 

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County, consultants available to help residents with water adjudication paperwork

No appointments are necessary, but folks are encouraged to bring any water rights information they may already have.

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