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National
2 weeks ago
Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham

Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.

Pest Control Expert
2 weeks ago
Giant spiders in your home this September? More likely than you think | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – As we get into the latter part of the […]

National
2 weeks ago
Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network

New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.

Veterinary Expert
2 weeks ago
Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, […]

National
2 weeks ago
Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores

Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.

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Local
2 weeks ago
IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

Government
2 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting

Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn’t require a public vote.

Business
3 weeks ago
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007

Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.

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Environmental
3 weeks ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion

The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.

Business
3 weeks ago
Mount Vernon moves to ban sale, distribution of kratom

The decision comes amid growing concerns and calls to regulate a concentrated byproduct of kratom called 7-OH.