Government
6 months ago
Whatcom County Council takes a step toward making Birch Bay its own city

Whatcom County Council voted 4-2 with one abstention at its meeting Tuesday night to analyze the possibility of making Birch Bay its own city.

Government
6 months ago
Whatcom County Council moves forward with temporary health and community services director

Her appointment comes roughly a week after former director was fired, which she says came as a surprise.

Local
6 months ago
ICE detains Skagit County farmworker activist

Community to Community Development, a social justice group, held a rally outside the ICE holding center in Ferndale after learning about his arrest.

Local
6 months ago
Higher gas prices on the horizon for Washington drivers

Both the House and Senate are seeking to address a $1 billion shortfall in the transportation budget.

Government
6 months ago
AG Brown joins group to push back on Department of Education overhaul

A group of 21 state Attorney Generals, including Brown, filed their initial lawsuit in Massachusetts on March 13.

Government
6 months ago
Bellingham city council seeks public input on rezoning residential neighborhoods

The new ordinance would bring the city in line with state regulations passed in 2023 by allowing middle housing in nearly all areas of Bellingham.

Government
6 months ago
Whatcom County addresses recent dismissal of health department director

The department’s leadership transition will be updated at an upcoming meeting.

Local
6 months ago
Public comment period to open for Ferndale Treoil Industries cleanup site

Public comment period will be available through April 22.

Government
6 months ago
Environmental projects for commercial fishing in Bellingham in question following frozen EPA grants

Recently, DOGE froze grants from the EPA which would be used to replace engines on fishing vessels.

Government
6 months ago
Top aide to Governor Bob Ferguson steps down

The aide was working for Gov. Ferguson since 2012.

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