Elections
4 months ago
Whatcom County Council seeks feedback on 12 proposed amendments for November general election

Anyone interested in writing a pro or con statement for the amendments must apply by July 14.

Education
4 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools proposes levies to address federal budget cuts

The district announced that it’s expecting to run a pair of levies on the upcoming November general election ballot to raise a collective $15 million.

Government
4 months ago
City of Blaine is accepting applications to fill vacancy on city council

Whoever is chosen will start in September and only serve for a few months, since the position is up for reelection on the November ballot.

Government
4 months ago
Whatcom County Council responds to lawsuit filed by inmate at Whatcom County Jail

The person is seeking nearly $5 million in damages and prompt access to appropriate medical care.

Local
4 months ago
Federal judge offers relief to Job Corps across the country, including Skagit County

The Department of Labor says it’s working closely with the Justice Department to respond to Thursday’s decision. 

Government
4 months ago
Washington state denied aid from FEMA for last fall’s “bomb cyclone” damage

Sen. Patty Murray called the decision “outrageous” and a “dangerous politicization of disaster assistance.”

Local
4 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes to remove “junk fees” for tenants and mobile home residents

They’ll both take effect on Aug. 1 for any new leases and lease renewals.

Government
4 months ago
Bellingham’s city limits may change, residents are asked to share their thoughts

Bellingham City Council announced it will be holding a public hearing on a potential land annexation on July 21.

Government
5 months ago
Rep. Larsen tours privately-run ICE facility in Tacoma, speaks with Skagit Valley farmworker activist

In a video from after the tour, Rep. Larsen said that he does not agree with Trump’s policy to arrest 3,000 people a day, but he acknowledges there needs to be more done to support people detained.

Local
5 months ago
BRIEF: Public feedback window closes soon for Washington State Rail Plan

Washington’s rail plan will be compiled with the findings of the survey in the coming months to be shared with state and federal leaders later this year. 

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