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Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June

It comes in response to the state’s newly-passed law phasing out the penny.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot

Voters approved the district’s last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.

Yellow excavator on a mountain road repairing a sinkhole with two workers nearby; forested hills in the background.
Local
2 weeks ago
North Cascades Highway set to fully reopen 10 days ahead of schedule

WSDOT said alternating one-lane traffic is not possible because some sections are gone.

Traffic
2 weeks ago
BRIEF: Ramp, lane closures planned for I-5 in Bellingham

A daytime lane closure for southbound travelers is scheduled for Thursday.

Crime
3 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to vote on grant award for police dept

A public safety bill signed into law last year created the grant program.

Government
3 weeks ago
Federal funds come to Washington state for flood recovery, COVID-19 reimbursement

The funds will be used to help homeowners whose properties are eligible for buyouts in flood-prone regions.

Local
3 weeks ago
Adjudication workshop scheduled in Skagit County

Some Skagit County residents are affected by the water adjudication for the Nooksack watershed.

Local
4 weeks ago
Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign.

Local
2 months ago
BRIEF: Fire displaces family of six in Bow

Firefighters from the Samish Way Station worked with Skagit Co. Fire District 14 for over four hours to fight the flames.

Community Events
3 months ago
Lifestyle Lookout: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Celtic Rock, Firefighter’s Ball and Birding

There is no shortage of opportunities to celebrate Irish heritage and the many wonders of the Emerald Isle this weekend. We have you covered in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.