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Government
2 weeks ago
Speed limit ordinance heads to Bellingham City Council for approval

Changes could take effect starting this summer.

Crime
2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to vote on grant award for police dept

A public safety bill signed into law last year created the grant program.

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Business
2 weeks ago
Trump says China will buy 200 planes from Boeing, with a possibility of expanding the deal to 750

The White House has not released details of the deal, and the company itself has not commented.

Government
2 weeks ago
Federal funds come to Washington state for flood recovery, COVID-19 reimbursement

The funds will be used to help homeowners whose properties are eligible for buyouts in flood-prone regions.

Local
2 weeks ago
Adjudication workshop scheduled in Skagit County

Some Skagit County residents are affected by the water adjudication for the Nooksack watershed.

Local
2 weeks ago
WTA ending long-term bus passes ahead of major fare changes in fall

Friday, May 15, is the final day to buy WTA’s 92-day passes.

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Local
2 weeks ago
New ferry district in Whatcom County established

A proposed tax levy to fund the Whatcom Chief’s operation will be voted on in late July, with residents encouraged to weigh in ahead of the vote.

Government
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Council approves framework for new jail

The vote concludes two weeks of debate centered around balancing the size of the jail with long-term commitments to fund behavioral health services.

Government
3 weeks ago
Tiffany DeSimone takes over as Port Executive Director

DeSimone had been serving as the interim Director since last summer, when the port parted ways with former director Rob Fix.

Elections
3 weeks ago
Let’s Go Washington, Brandi Kruse accused of violating state campaign finance law

The complaint alleges that the PAC failed to disclose up to $1.25 million in political advertising from Kruse.