Government
7 months ago
Washington state denied aid from FEMA for last fall’s “bomb cyclone” damage

Sen. Patty Murray called the decision “outrageous” and a “dangerous politicization of disaster assistance.”

Local
7 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes to remove “junk fees” for tenants and mobile home residents

They’ll both take effect on Aug. 1 for any new leases and lease renewals.

Government
7 months ago
Bellingham’s city limits may change, residents are asked to share their thoughts

Bellingham City Council announced it will be holding a public hearing on a potential land annexation on July 21.

Government
7 months ago
Rep. Larsen tours privately-run ICE facility in Tacoma, speaks with Skagit Valley farmworker activist

In a video from after the tour, Rep. Larsen said that he does not agree with Trump’s policy to arrest 3,000 people a day, but he acknowledges there needs to be more done to support people detained.

Local
7 months ago
BRIEF: Public feedback window closes soon for Washington State Rail Plan

Washington’s rail plan will be compiled with the findings of the survey in the coming months to be shared with state and federal leaders later this year. 

Government
7 months ago
DOJ sues Washington state over new law requiring priests to report suspected child abuse

Supporters of the law argue it closes a loophole that allowed abuse to go unreported and unpunished.

Government
7 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers adding two members to commission

If it’s approved, the measure would be placed on the general election ballot in November.

Traffic
7 months ago
Public comment period opens for proposed ferry fare increases in Washington state

The Washington State Transportation Commission is proposing a 3% increase in both vehicle and passenger fares on Washington State Ferries in October 2025.

Local
7 months ago
Several Whatcom County recreation spots among millions of acres of public land eligible for sale under President Trump’s proposed bill

The land that could be sold includes the Mount Baker Ski Area, though the business says it would be spared under the bill’s current stipulations.

Government
7 months ago
Whatcom County adds more Narcan dispenser in public spaces

The boxes offer free, 24/7 access to the naloxone, also known as Narcan, which can rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.

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