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Government
6 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs series of bills passed during 2026 legislative session

Gov. Ferguson was scheduled to sign two dozen more bills on Monday, March 16 and is set to sign another 11 bills into law the following day.

Government
6 months ago
Millionaire’s tax bill passes state legislature, heads to governor’s desk

The bill establishes a new state income tax on individuals with more than one million dollars in annual taxable income.

Government
6 months ago
Ferguson appoints new state Justice ahead of Justice Madsen’s retirement

Justice Barbara Madsen was the first woman popularly elected to the state Supreme Court in 1992.

Local
6 months ago
Whatcom County secures nearly $4 million in recovery funds from November 2021 flooding

The funds will elevate 16 properties in Sumas, Ferndale and Everson.

Education
6 months ago
State sues Department of Education over new requirements for college admissions survey data

The department is seeking to enforce a Supreme Court ruling that says race cannot be used as a factor in admissions.

Government
6 months ago
State bill establishing oversight board for sheriffs passes legislature

Editor’s note: An earlier version said the bill passed the legislature after the House […]

Community Events
6 months ago
City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal

Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city’s top priorities.

Government
6 months ago
House passes millionaires tax in Washington, sparks prolonged debate in Olympia

The bill now heads to the Senate for a final vote before it heads to Gov. Ferguson’s desk.

Government
6 months ago
New municipal court judge appointed in Bellingham

Nicholas Henery will begin his term on March 16.

Government
6 months ago
Deadline to submit water adjudication paperwork extended until 2027, more assistance offered

Whatcom County says 25% of impacted water users haven’t received claim forms.

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