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Government
3 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson signs over 40 bills in Olympia this week

The bills signed tackled issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the death of the penny.

Government
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund addresses I-5 landslide, delays on local roads

More updates about the cleanup and repair plan are expected to be announced by WSDOT on Wednesday, March 25.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Dept. of Ecology seeks public comment on Blaine Harbor cleanup site

Members of the public have until April 21 to voice their thoughts on the project. 

Government
4 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson signs bill prohibiting federal agents from wearing face masks

The Department of Homeland Security denounced the new state measure as “irresponsible, reckless and dangerous.”

Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Washington State Parks increases out-of-state resident fees starting April 1

BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – It’ll soon cost a bit more to enjoy our state’s […]

Government
4 weeks ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit to protect housing programs

Attorneys General in California and Illinois are leading the lawsuit, with Washington joining 13 other states to form a coalition.

Government
4 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown

If approved, the ordinance would give the city’s Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime. 

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County hosts community engagement session for new jail

Thursday’s meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street. 

Government
1 month ago
Gov. Ferguson signs series of bills passed during 2026 legislative session

Gov. Ferguson was scheduled to sign two dozen more bills on Monday, March 16 and is set to sign another 11 bills into law the following day.

Government
1 month ago
Millionaire’s tax bill passes state legislature, heads to governor’s desk

The bill establishes a new state income tax on individuals with more than one million dollars in annual taxable income.