Government
5 months ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Government
5 months ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new gun permit requirements

The new bill would require gun buyers to obtain a permit prior to purchasing a firearm.

Government
5 months ago
State AG joins coalition in defense of law firms from Trump executive orders

AG Brown joins 21 other state Attorney Generals in filing the amicus briefs in the U.S. District Court of District of Columbia. 

Government
5 months ago
Potential electoral boundary changes may impact Lynden

The Whatcom County Council will present its proposed boundary changes at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 15.

Government
5 months ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Government
5 months ago
Local senator sponsors amendment to change rent control bill in Washington state

The House and Senate will have to agree on the amendments before it goes to the governor for his approval.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
City of Bellingham installs new neighborhood banners around town

Each banner highlights some of the unique activities and experiences that each district offers for residents and visitors alike.

Education
5 months ago
Washington State Superintendent pushes back against Trump Administration’s DEI ending order

It came in response to a letter sent out last week by the U.S. Department of Education threatening to withhold federal education funding from states unless they comply with the order.

National
5 months ago
Rep. Larsen introduces measure to combat Trump Administration tariffs

There’s currently a blanket 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, along with more significant tariffs on dozens of the country’s key trading partners.

Government
5 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs at least 18 new bills into law in the span of a week

Notably, HB 1209 will regulate the sale of sodium nitrite in the state, becoming the fourth state to do so.

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