Elections
4 months ago
Whatcom Fire District 7 places levy lid lift measure on November ballot

The district says the added funds would ensure 24-hour staffing across its stations, keep equipment up-to-date and help improve response times.

Government
4 months ago
Work at Padden Creek fish passage project could extend into overnight hours

The request for a noise ordinance was approved by the council’s Public Works and Natural Resources Committee and will be brought before the City Council on Monday night for final approval. 

Government
4 months ago
Whatcom County finalizes four contractors to design, build new jail in Ferndale

Construction of the new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale will begin in 2026 and the county expects it to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Education
4 months ago
Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading

Parents and families can contact their child’s school or school district for more information about their student’s assessment results.

Government
4 months ago
New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs

The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.

Government
4 months ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Business
4 months ago
Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

Business
4 months ago
Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.

Elections
4 months ago
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature

The Parent’s Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.

Environmental
4 months ago
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change

Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules. 

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