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Crime
2 months ago
Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat

District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.

Two men in khaki uniforms and wide-brimmed straw hats stand close together on a sunny beach, smiling at the camera with water in the background.
Education
2 months ago
Lynden Christian teacher-coach inducted into WIAA Hall of Fame

Harlan Kredit graduated from Lynden Christian in 1957 and taught science at the school for over 40 years.

Education
2 months ago
AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients

Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.

Education
2 months ago
New exhibit highlights talent of Ferndale art students

A special opening day event runs from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 14 at It’s About Time Cultural Arts Center.

Education
2 months ago
Nationwide cyberattack on learning platform hits WWU, other local colleges

The full scope of the breach hasn’t been determined yet, but the impacted data may have included names, emails and student IDs.

Education
2 months ago
Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region’s schools.

Education
3 months ago
Levy to fund public school upgrades fails to pass in Lynden

Current tallies show about 33% of eligible voters cast their ballot in this special election. 

Education
3 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools joins News Literacy Project fellowship, receives $30,000 grant

Bellingham is the first school district in Washington accepted into the program.

Education
3 months ago
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students

Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.

Local
3 months ago
Incoming Blaine childcare center among recipients of $56 million in state grants

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Skagit County also received one of the highest funding amounts.