Government
8 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson proposes nearly $4 billion spending cuts to tackle Washington state budget deficit

Gov. Ferguson detailed his plan to address the projected $15 billion budget shortfall during a press conference at the state capitol on Thursday morning.

Local Sports
8 months ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/27/25

It’s rivalry night for the WWU men when they host Central in a match between two of the hottest teams in the GNAC.

Government
8 months ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu signs order to end hiring freeze for county positions

The County Executive’s office will still monitor and review requests to determine if other savings options are available.

Health and Wellness
8 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Create an Action Plan

February’s task is a great one: create an action plan. It’s pretty simple. In your household, set aside some time to talk through potential hazards – and as well as timing and response.

Environmental
8 months ago
The Bellingham Bay Cleanup: What to know as the multistep process continues

Only four of Bellingham’s 12 sites are at the final stage of the eight-stage cleanup process. But that doesn’t mean the other sites are not far along in the process to remove toxic chemicals. 

Local
8 months ago
BRIEF: Man dies in head-on collision with Lynden dump truck driver

Washington State Patrol says this is the fourth fatal crash Snohomish County has seen in the last four days.

Environmental
8 months ago
Center for Biological Diversity files lawsuit to protect local endangered moth species

The center is suing the Trump administration on behalf of sand-verbena moths, which only live on a handful of Whidbey and Vancouver Island beaches.

Education
8 months ago
Blaine School District considers merging primary and elementary schools amidst budget cuts

The merger is one of several proposals by the district to address what it expects to be a significant budget deficit.

Crime
8 months ago
WDFW arrests man attempting boat heists in Westport

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife says the thief boarded an 80-foot vessel, roused the sleeping crew awake and set the ship up for departure.

Local
8 months ago
Lummi Nation mourns the loss of local youth sports coach

Filimone Ifoni Vaiangina, also known as “Coach Mone,” passed away on Friday, Feb. 21 at the age of 32.