Government
2 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against FEMA’s decision to terminate disaster preparedness program

Washington is joined by 19 other states and the governor of Pennsylvania in seeking a court order to restore the program and its billions in funding.

Government
2 months ago
Family of five to remain in ICE custody in Ferndale, Rep. Rick Larsen calls for action

Rep. Dexter and Rep. Larsen wrote to the Department of Homeland Security over the weekend, demanding that the family be able to speak to an attorney or other legal counsel.

Government
2 months ago
Washington joins multistate federal lawsuit for withholding $7 billion in formula grants

The federal government was supposed to award grants beginning July 1, but just a day before, the states received notice from the government that this funding was to be reviewed.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council discusses draft of new ordinance in support of LGBTQ+ community

The ordinance would create a new chapter of the city’s municipal code, if approved.

Government
2 months ago
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter visits ICE facility in Ferndale

She received information earlier this week that a mother from Honduras and her four children, who are U.S. citizens, were detained by ICE officials at the Peace Arch border crossing on June 28.

Government
2 months ago
AG Brown attempts to stop sales of machine gun converters in Washington state

AG Brown says the devices are being found more frequently on weapons used in mass shootings and other crimes. 

Government
2 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson decries federal funding cuts under budget bill passed in Washington, D.C.

He told a Wednesday news conference that the loss in Medicaid funding will also threaten hospitals in our state, some of which he says will have to close.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Government
2 months ago
Funding for new EV charging stations in Washington state may now be available

16 states and the District of Columbia had sued the Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and staff members following Trump’s executive order freezing what remained of the $3.74 billion National EV Infrastructure program (NEVI).

Local
3 months ago
Utility rate increases could be on the horizon for Bellingham residents

They say new investments are necessary for dependable utility service for years to come.

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