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Government
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County warns of significant service reductions ahead of budget planning process

The county’s budget shortfall is currently tabbed at $14 million by 2028.

Local
3 weeks ago
Online meeting to allow public to speak on proposed Ranch Quarry Mine

If you are unable to participate in the public comment period, Whatcom County is still receiving written, emailed and online comments on their website through May 29.

Business
3 weeks ago
Alaska Airlines adds second daily flight from Bellingham to Portland

The new midday flight will begin round-trip service in November.

Government
3 weeks ago
Bellingham leaders to take questions from Roosevelt community on proposed day shelter

City spokesperson Melissa Morin noted that this meeting is not a public hearing, and the invitation is not open to the public, though no one will be turned away.

Aerial map showing a central park with white-dashed boundary, yellow looped Park Trails, blue streams, and surrounding streets including Telegraph Rd and E. Bakerview Dr; orange AF Housing area nearby.
Outdoors
3 weeks ago
New park on Bakerview in need of a name

Public suggestions will be accepted through May 28.

Elections
3 weeks ago
Official candidate list released for August 2026 primary election

Ballots are due by mail or in an official ballot box by August 4.

Elections
3 weeks ago
Let’s Go Washington begins process for initiative seeking to repeal millionaire’s tax

The initiative would need around 400,000 signatures before the July 2 deadline.

Tribal News
3 weeks ago
Lummi Nation asks court to halt further damage to burial sites in Point Roberts

The new motion claims that without a proper damage assessment from the defendants, damage to ancestral remains and cultural artifacts will continue.

Local
3 weeks ago
Regional officials prepare public for wildfire season with new campaign

Thirteen counties in western Washington are partnering to promote a “Ready, Set, Go!” evacuation campaign.

Environmental
4 weeks ago
Drought conditions are spurring water-saving measures in Washington state

What those measures are was outlined mostly in the press conference, but education, aquifers and reclamation systems will be part of the campaign.