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Government
3 months ago
State estimates initial impact of December flood damage at upwards of $40 million

Emergency repair work is expected to begin soon on the Mount Baker Highway.

Government
3 months ago
AG Nick Brown urges district court to enforce protections to SNAP funding

Washington receives nearly $130 million a year for the state’s SNAP recipients, which covers some grocery costs for over 24,000 Whatcom County residents.

Crime
3 months ago
Former Whatcom County employee accused of official misconduct

Authorities say the employee conducted unauthorized searches within a restricted system.

Local
3 months ago
San Juan County decides to keep 32-hour work week, citing major gains

The county recently released its final report after two years of the pilot project.

Government
3 months ago
Skagit County appoints Joe Burns as new commissioner

Burns will serve through the end of 2026 as former commissioner Lisa Janicki’s replacement.

Local
3 months ago
Let’s Go Washington submits signatures for two new initiatives

The initiatives address the Parents’ Bill of Rights in schools and transgender students in sports.

Government
3 months ago
Bellingham City Council considers reduction in public comment time limit

The proposal was raised with the intent of hearing from more people during public hearings.

Government
3 months ago
Plans move ahead to build new dispatch center in Bellingham

No location for the new emergency dispatch center has been announced, but construction could be completed by the end of this year. 

Government
3 months ago
Additional disaster aid now available to those affected by December flooding

Residents can apply online via the Salvation Army website, by phone or in person at a Disaster Assistance Center.

Government
3 months ago
New details emerge following City of Bellingham’s use of AI

VertexOne’s contract bid was $1 million more than Origin SmartCity, who came in second in the city’s ranking system.

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