Government

Though the bill would establish the ferries, it would be left up to the governing bodies along the Puget Sound and Grays Harbor to create the fleet and letting voters agree to the added costs.

The department says it doesn’t take part in civil immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.

The public is encouraged to weigh in on how growth will be guided over the next two decades.

As Daylight Saving begins on Sunday, Washington won’t see any issues crossing the border until Nov. 1, when Washington and other states move back an hour and B.C. does not.  

U.S. President Donald Trump has urged Iranians to seize the moment and overthrow the theocracy that cracked down on nationwide protests early this year.

It comes ahead of major decisions on the jail’s size, scope and budget this spring.

It comes as Western has consistently received the lowest per-student funding in the state.

The deadline to apply for physical damage loans is April 27, while any loan applications dealing with business economic damage is due by Nov. 24. 

Several localities including Bellingham, Lynden and Skagit County have already approved the new tax.

A recently begun study looks at whether the Nooksack River will change course and how it could happen. At the same time, officials are looking to protect the riverside communities from future disastrous flooding.