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Government
9 months ago
Tenant protections from “junk fees” enter into effect in August

The new rules will apply to both tenants and mobile home residents.

Environmental
9 months ago
Skagit residents voice concerns over Seattle’s dam project proposal

Seattle City Light says it does not intend to use condemnation authority to acquire property in the estuary.

Government
9 months ago
Whatcom County takes over severe weather shelter operations, calls for local support unanswered

A location for the shelter has not yet been finalized, but WCHCS anticipates a lease will be authorized in September.

Government
9 months ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration’s block of Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding

Another suit AG Brown signed onto earlier this week challenges the Trump administration’s demands for access to SNAP recipients’ personal data.

Government
9 months ago
Lisa Janicki retires from Skagit County Commissioner position

The remaining Commissioners will decide her replacement by the end of the year.

Government
9 months ago
New state laws go into effect in Washington, including marriage license increases

Other laws include liquor license increases and littering fine increases.

Government
9 months ago
New law requiring priests to break confession in Washington state blocked in federal court

The ruling states that in Washington, a gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in county jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

Government
9 months ago
New poll shows number of Washington residents are not approving of Gov. Bob Ferguson’s leadership

About 31% of respondents stated that they believe the Governor has done a poor job during his first six months in office.

Traffic
9 months ago
City of Bellingham surveys public opinion of downtown bike corridor design

Input on the final design is being accepted until September 30th.

Education
9 months ago
Nearby colleges awarded funding to better prepare students for life after education

Bellingham Technical College and Skagit Valley College were among the 12 schools that were chosen.

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