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Business
3 months ago
AG’s Office secures settlement over hidden hotel booking fees

Four websites were accused of “pre-checking” a box to add the extra fees on reservations.

Elections
3 months ago
Ballot drop box locations in Whatcom County

Here are the current locations of ballot drop boxes according to the Whatcom County Auditor’s Office.

Trending
3 months ago
Seattle police chief resigns under pressure from mayor over response to festival shooting

After an initial social media post announcing that there had been a shooting with multiple victims, it took nearly five hours for police to provide any additional information to the public, including whether there was any ongoing threat.

Government
3 months ago
ACLU files federal claim over family’s detention in Blaine

The civil rights organization says the asylum-seeking family was subjected to extreme heat and unsafe conditions.

Government
3 months ago
Nick Brown challenges planned significant energy rate increases

The office of the state Attorney General issued a testimony asking shareholders in Puget Sound Energy to pay more.

Health and Wellness
3 months ago
New report shows rise in Whatcom County homelessness, spike in unhoused children

Four in 10 individuals contacted during the Point In Time count said that they were experiencing mental health issues.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County sets $5.7 million initial budget for new Lummi Island ferry district

The accompanying levy will cost $52 per year for the owner of a $600,000 home.

Government
3 months ago
Second lawsuit filed challenging ballot language on millionaire’s tax repeal

Let’s Go Washington argues that the Public Investment Impact Disclosure misrepresents the impacts of repealing the tax.

Government
3 months ago
Bellingham City Council mulls ‘mobile tiny home’ ordinance while pushing citizen’s initiative to ballot

The proposed ordinance would expand RVs and other Mobile Dwelling Units’ zoning, but several council members voiced concerns on the current language.

Business
3 months ago
Tax credits extended to new Bellingham businesses

The ordinance initially applied to certain “urban villages” within city limits.

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