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Government
2 months ago
Five more counties added to wildfire declaration list

It comes a day after the IRS granted other hard-hit counties an extension on some taxes.

Northwest Clean Air Agency 
2 months ago
Wildfire smoke, burn bans, school openings and more | Sponsored

As the calendar changes to September, here is a look at a variety of air quality topics.

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Local
2 months ago
IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

Government
2 months ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting

Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn’t require a public vote.

Government
2 months ago
Challenge on ballot language for tax repeal initiative heads to WA Supreme Court

The disclosure tells voters the measure to repeal the Millionaire’s Tax would reduce funding for K-12 education, higher education and human services.

Environmental
2 months ago
Chemical Safety Board warned Longview paper mill months prior to tank explosion

An inspection revealed thinned areas of the tank’s shell which may have led to its failure in May 2026.

Business
2 months ago
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007

Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.

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Environmental
2 months ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion

The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.

Trending
2 months ago
Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement

It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

Government
2 months ago
WA AG joins lawsuit targeting new federal healthcare conditions

Healthcare providers could lose access to the funds if they don’t comply with the new provisions in Title X funding.

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