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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. 

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Tribal News
3 months ago
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community set to receive over $10 million

The tribe will use the funds to construct a new commercial pier and covered storage, renovate three moorage piers and design a new fish processing plant.

Government
3 months ago
State sues Albertsons over buy one get one deals, claims of manipulated grocery prices

AG Brown says shoppers paid more despite promises of a free item.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County Council to consider initial budget cap for new jail project

The resolution also sets a new projection for the jail’s capacity.

Government
3 months ago
FEMA funding for Oregon, Washington approved

This comes as Whatcom County’s flood managers estimate $182 million will be needed to enact the fixes to the Nooksack River to prevent flooding in the near future.

Government
3 months ago
Millions of Americans may now also be considered Canadian under a new law

For those with documentation ready at hand, the proof of citizenship application fee is 55 American dollars.

Local
3 months ago
New Bellingham initiative seeks to target algorithm-driven rent hikes

Community First Whatcom will need nearly 3,200 signatures to place the initiative on the November general election ballot.

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Crime
3 months ago
Whatcom County, Bellingham warn of nationwide permit scam using fake invoices

Officials say scammers are using AI to make the fake invoices very convincing.

Business
3 months ago
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs

40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.

Elections
3 months ago
Ballots due in one week for Lynden voters

Ballots must be postmarked by Election Day or dropped off in an official drop box by 8 p.m.

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