Local
4 months ago
Utility rate increases could be on the horizon for Bellingham residents

They say new investments are necessary for dependable utility service for years to come.

Government
4 months ago
Washington state leaders react as “One Big Beautiful Bill” clears the House

President Trump is expected to sign the bill at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Government
4 months ago
City of Bellingham hires pair to lead human resources department

The hirings follow a similar decision by Lund in May to appoint two directors to lead the city’s public works department.

Government
4 months ago
Department of Labor and Industries expands rule on equal pay and other worker’s protections in Washington state

Washington State has the sixth widest pay gap between genders as of 2023, trending down from number two in 2022.

Government
4 months ago
Bellingham Planning Commission approves changes to temporary shelter code

The changes include a simplification of the shelter permit process and the removal of a cap on shelter capacity.

Government
4 months ago
Washington AG Nick Brown and others celebrate win in effort to preserve U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services

They had argued that the mass firings within the department and shuttering of programs have prevented the HHS from properly serving the American people.

Government
4 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against Trump administration for health data released to ICE

State Attorney General Nick Brown says the move violates federal law and puts immigrant communities at risk, undermining trust in the healthcare system.

Education
4 months ago
Washington joins other states in lawsuit against U.S. Dept. of Education funding cuts

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Seattle, asks a judge to reverse the cuts and restore funding. 

Government
4 months ago
Gas tax hike among new Washington state laws taking effect in July

Hundreds of other new laws passed in Washington’s latest legislative session take effect this month.

Elections
4 months ago
Green Jobs PAC fined thousands of dollars for not disclosing campaign spending in 2024 election

The PAC admitted to multiple violations of state disclosure laws, including filing key reports up to two months late.

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