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Local
2 years ago
State lawmakers honor longtime WCC President

A resolution was adopted in late January recognizing WCC President Dr. Kathi Hiyane Brown, who is set to retire on March 1.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County residents invited to complete homeless housing plan survey

Whatcom Health and Community Services is developing a “Five Year Local Homeless Housing Plan” and looking for feedback by March 7.

Education
2 years ago
Community input sought for $71 million Meridian Middle School bond proposal

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

Government
2 years ago
New bill in Olympia looks to tighten pretrial release eligibility

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
92.9 KISM’s Pick your Patio 2025 contest is on!

92.9 KISM has the patio upgrade you’ve been waiting for… Let Brad and John Pick Your Patio this spring!

Government
2 years ago
State senators in Olympia debate bill targeting drivers fleeing police

The bill is being praised by law enforcement agencies around the state, but some prosecutors argue that the process of getting the vehicle out of the pound may be too complex.

Local
2 years ago
Hundreds gather in protest against Trump administration in downtown Bellingham

Upwards of 300 people showed their frustrations with the Trump administration and Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) outside the Federal Building on Monday, Feb. 17.

Northwest Sports
2 years ago
WWU women clinch postseason spot during Mark Scholten Night

Late KPUG broadcaster Mark Scholten was honored before the WWU women’s basketball team beat Alaska Fairbanks 68-50.

Local Sports
2 years ago
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 2/17/25

The WWU women earned a decisive win on Mark Scholten Night.

Environmental
2 years ago
New orca calf joins Southern Resident pod, spotted west of San Juan Island

The Center for Whale Research first spotted J62 at the beginning of January, bringing the total population of the pod to 26.