Government
6 months ago
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter visits ICE facility in Ferndale

She received information earlier this week that a mother from Honduras and her four children, who are U.S. citizens, were detained by ICE officials at the Peace Arch border crossing on June 28.

Government
6 months ago
AG Brown attempts to stop sales of machine gun converters in Washington state

AG Brown says the devices are being found more frequently on weapons used in mass shootings and other crimes. 

Government
6 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson decries federal funding cuts under budget bill passed in Washington, D.C.

He told a Wednesday news conference that the loss in Medicaid funding will also threaten hospitals in our state, some of which he says will have to close.

Outdoors
6 months ago
Trail improvements approved for Hundred Acre Wood in Bellingham

Plans include trail narrowing and resurfacing, native planting, building a habitat fence, a new bridge crossing over Hoag’s Creek and new boardwalks and park benches.

Government
6 months ago
Funding for new EV charging stations in Washington state may now be available

16 states and the District of Columbia had sued the Department of Transportation, the Federal Highway Administration and staff members following Trump’s executive order freezing what remained of the $3.74 billion National EV Infrastructure program (NEVI).

Local
7 months ago
Utility rate increases could be on the horizon for Bellingham residents

They say new investments are necessary for dependable utility service for years to come.

Government
7 months ago
Washington state leaders react as “One Big Beautiful Bill” clears the House

President Trump is expected to sign the bill at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Government
7 months ago
City of Bellingham hires pair to lead human resources department

The hirings follow a similar decision by Lund in May to appoint two directors to lead the city’s public works department.

Government
7 months ago
Department of Labor and Industries expands rule on equal pay and other worker’s protections in Washington state

Washington State has the sixth widest pay gap between genders as of 2023, trending down from number two in 2022.

Government
7 months ago
Bellingham Planning Commission approves changes to temporary shelter code

The changes include a simplification of the shelter permit process and the removal of a cap on shelter capacity.

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