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Farm
2 weeks ago
Local agriculture projects receive more than $1M in federal specialty crop grants

Whatcom and Skagit county organizations among recipients of USDA funding aimed at improving farm profitability, market access and crop resilience.

Environmental
2 weeks ago
City of Bellingham to open its first mitigation bank

The bank will help developers meet mitigation requirements for their projects by purchasing credits provided by the mitigation site.

Local
2 weeks ago
FEMA announces streamlined system to purchase federal flood insurance

Residents in all areas of Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to purchase a policy.

Health and Wellness
2 weeks ago
DEA Drug Takeback Day scheduled for Saturday

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office is among the participating agencies.

Business
3 weeks ago
Judge orders Ferndale council member to pay former business partner $333K

A second breach of contract lawsuit against Robert Pinkley is set to go to trial in December.

Lifestyle
3 weeks ago
Boundary Bay founders to join state beer hall of fame

Their induction ceremony will be held on Nov. 2.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops full percentage point in September

The dip reflected the county’s largest month-over-month drop in unemployment rate since in two years.

Education
3 weeks ago
WWU, PeaceHealth reach agreement on former St. Luke’s property

The university aims to associate its upcoming College of Health Sciences at the Chestnut Street property.

Business
3 weeks ago
WA’s paid leave premium rate will increase to 1.2% in 2027

Paid family and medical leave benefits are mainly funded by employees.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Investigation underway following Bellingham restaurant break-in

The restaurant believes that the thief made off with credit and debit cards that had been left behind.