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Bob Feguson Washington state cell phone ban press conference
Education
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
December floods may increase summer drowning hazards

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

Business
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months ago
FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10

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

Local Sports
4 months ago
Josh Naylor’s grand slam powers Mariners past Orioles, 6-3

Randy Arozarena had three hits for the AL West-leading Mariners, who have won 10 of their last 13 games.

Weather
4 months 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.

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