Local
3 months ago
Washington Department of Ecology seeks feedback on plan to clean up Drayton Harbor

The department is proposing a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) to set targets for pollution reduction and eventually bring it up to the state’s standard for water quality.

Government
3 months ago
Bellingham’s regulations on shelter spaces may be changing

That includes removing limitations on how many guests a temporary shelter can host at any given time.

Government
3 months ago
Police Chief Steve Taylor confirms retirement from Lynden Police, Lynden begins search for replacement

Applicants need to have at least ten years of law enforcement experience, with at least five years in senior or executive-level management.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County names new director of Health and Community Services

The new director is expected to take over at the end of October, pending confirmation from the county council.

Government
3 months ago
Resident files lawsuit against City of Blaine over Public Records Act violation allegation

Environmental group Blaine Water Coalition claims the city failed to properly respond to its request for records related to a subdivision development.

Government
3 months ago
Ferndale City Council approves contract to upgrade City Hall

Construction of the Civic Campus is scheduled to begin this fall. 

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County receives over $875,000 in federal funding for Lummi Island ferry operations

Washington secured the most funding of any state, with nearly $40 million, the vast majority of which went towards Washington State Ferries.

Elections
3 months ago
Washington’s Secretary of State criticizes President Trumps plans to get rid of mail-in voting

Hobbs called the plan a “direct threat” to every eligible voter in the country and denounced federal interference in state elections.

Local
3 months ago
Death of Lummi fisherman near Point Robers brings criticism to U.S. Coast Guard

Lummi Chairman Anthony Hillaire later read a statement from the fisherman’s family on social media, criticizing the U.S. Coast Guard for a slow response. 

Government
3 months ago
Birch Bay residents invited to offer feedback on potential incorporation

Results from the feasibility study are expected to be released this fall.

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