Government
7 months ago
Bonneville Power Administration cuts roughly 430 jobs

BPA provides over a quarter of the Pacific Northwest’s electric power and operates three-quarters of the region’s power grid.

Farm
7 months ago
Threat of ICE arrests creates culture of fear among farm workers in Whatcom County

Local farmers are warning that our food system is being threatened by a mishandling of the federal crackdown on immigration.

Government
7 months ago
Several proposed bills pushed aside in Olympia, including a new state flag

The dead bills have bit the dust as the final day for fiscal bills approaches on Feb. 28.

Government
7 months ago
Bill to lower BAC limit resurfaces during Washington State Senate executive session

If passed, the bill would lower the state’s legal blood alcohol content limit from the current 0.08% to 0.05%.

Government
7 months ago
Lawmakers in Olympia discuss bill to add passenger-only ferry fleet in Washington

If passed, the bill would establish a so-called “mosquito ferry fleet” that would comprise of passenger-only ferries.

Government
7 months ago
U.S. Forest Service workers worry about upcoming fire season as layoff notices increase

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, which oversees the Forest Service, said President Trump ordered about 2,000 probationary, non-firefighting employees to be fired for efficiency’s sake.

Local
7 months ago
Fake social media account trolls Bellingham city councilmember on YouTube

The fake account posted inflammatory comments under the councilmember’s name.

Education
7 months ago
Western Washington University reacts to Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

The U.S. Dept. of Education says any schools that are found to be out of compliance with the order by the end of the February could lose federal funding.

Education
7 months ago
State Superintendent of Public Instruction tells schools to resist Trump administration’s directive to end DEI programs

Chris Reykdal says his office received a so-called “Dear Colleague Letter” from the U.S. Department of Education that declared DEI programs to be discriminatory and illegal.

Education
7 months ago
Unionized workers at Western Washington University to hold rally in Red Square

They argue that the proposed state funding cuts will result in fewer classes, higher workloads for all staff and higher costs to students.

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