Government
3 weeks ago
Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia

Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015. 

Government
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham

Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.

Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County eases permit threshold for smaller outdoor music festivals

The move aligns county code with Washington state’s in an effort to reduce barriers for event organizers.

Government
3 weeks ago
Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center

The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood. 

Government
3 weeks ago
DVSAS, Bellingham Central Library among beneficiaries of federal funding package

The recently passed package includes more than $10 million for infrastructure projects in northwest Washington.

Government
3 weeks ago
Deadline to file claim forms for Nooksack water adjudication may be extended

A court hearing in late April will determine whether the current May 1 deadline will be pushed back.

Community Events
3 weeks ago
City of Bellingham unveils new park in Birchwood neighborhood

The property was purchased by the city using funding from the Greenways Levy and officially opened to the public on Friday, Feb. 6. 

Education
3 weeks ago
State reaches agreement to protect $1.4 billion in federal funding for K-12 schools

The funds support equal access to education for students from low-income families, English learners, children with disabilities and other vulnerable students.

Government
3 weeks ago
Local representatives from Olympia host upcoming town hall events in Whatcom, Skagit Counties

They’ll be giving mid-session updates from Olympia, previewing what’s to come and answering questions from their constituents.

Government
3 weeks ago
Petition to remove claimants from Nooksack River adjudication process rejected

Court documents state that the petition was initially filed by a group of Sumas residents in 2024.