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Government
1 week ago
Whatcom County hosting second annual Open House

Residents will have the opportunity to speak with officials and learn about the new jail.

Government
1 week ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive

The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.

Local
2 weeks ago
NTSB investigation finds bad weather may have contributed to seaplane crash at Sucia Island

The preliminary report did not give a definitive cause of the July 23 crash.

Government
2 weeks ago
Air pollution upgrades approved for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant

Design and preconstruction of the equipment is expected to continue into 2027, with construction beginning later that year and taking place over the following 3 1/2 years.

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Local
2 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate drops for first time since 2024

The state added its most seasonally-adjusted jobs in over a year and a half in July.

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Local
2 weeks ago
WA Department of Licensing temporarily closes Mount Vernon office

The office will be closed until early November while the DOL addresses ongoing staffing issues.

Elections
2 weeks ago
Shepard, Collins officially headed for hand recount in state Senate race

Michael Shepard led Eamonn Collins by just four votes after primary election results were certified Tuesday morning.

Community Events
2 weeks ago
Mayor Lund, City of Bellingham host final “Ask Us Anything” meeting

The meeting takes place in north Bellingham Wednesday near the city’s recent cleanup of its largest homeless encampment.

Government
2 weeks ago
PDC launches investigation into Let’s Go Washington

The campaign-finance watchdog is investigating allegations that the group failed to disclose political advertising by influencer Brandi Kruse.

Local
2 weeks ago
Mount Vernon adopts six-month moratorium on data centers

The decision follows similar moves by Skagit County and La Conner.