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Education
2 weeks ago
WWU announces largest planned gift in school history

The $10.5 million contribution from Peter and Judith Hallson will establish an endowed deanship in the College of Science and Engineering.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Man arrested following sexual assault inside Bellingham tent

The victim was treated at PeaceHealth St Joseph Medical Center.

Local
2 weeks ago
Spilled soda cans cause backup on I-5 northbound in Bellingham

The right lane was closed near Iowa St. for about 45 minutes while crews cleaned up the mess.

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Skagit County announces complete burn ban

The ban is for unincorporated Skagit County and mirrors what Whatcom County implemented last month.

Aerial view of a site plan with an orange building footprint over a mixed industrial and green area; caption reads 'DRAFT - SITE TEST FIT CONTEXT'.
Government
2 weeks ago
New Whatcom County Jail faces key vote Tuesday

The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.

Dedicated To Service
2 weeks ago
Motorcycle cops expected to make a comeback in Bellingham

The unit was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other grant dollars going elsewhere in the state will be spent on technology upgrades, officer training, crime prevention programs and specialized equipment.

Blue Amtrak locomotive at a sunny station platform, number 90250 visible on the front and sides of the train, awaiting passengers.
Traffic
2 weeks ago
Amtrak Cascades service suspended between Seattle and Portland

A warehouse fire near the tracks in Portland led to a temporary service suspension.

Local
2 weeks ago
Wildfires spread in east Whatcom County, B.C. over the weekend

The Border 2 and Luna fires are each burning several thousand acres in the North Cascades while 0% contained.

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