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Education
10 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham City Council expands affordable housing opportunities

The newly passed ordinance offers incentives for developers to build affordable housing in designated urban villages.

Government
10 months ago
New resolution seeks to establish Bellingham as a “welcoming city,” not “sanctuary city”

The new resolution drafted by Councilmember Hannah Stone expands the language to give transgender people further protections on the local level.

Government
11 months ago
Washington State joins multistate gun lawsuit against Trump administration ruling

The new ruling by the Trump administration may redistribute thousands of guns in the U.S.

Government
11 months ago
Whatcom County searches for next winter’s shelter location in Bellingham

Anyone interested can submit their plan to manage it or propose a location by June 24.

Government
11 months ago
Washington State Republican Party joins effort to end vote-by-mail system

One representative believes that the passage of the initiative will restore trust and integrity to Washington elections.

Local
11 months ago
Port of Bellingham parts ways with executive director Rob Fix

Fix has worked for the Port of Bellingham since 2008.

Local
11 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers installing bike lockers at Bellingham International Airport, Fairhaven Station

The Port is installing the lockers as a way to increase transportation options, following feedback from the public that indicates the lockers would be used. 

Business
11 months ago
$10 million in grants offered by Whatcom County’s Economic Development Investment program

Applications are due by June 30 and can be found on the county website. 

Crime
11 months ago
New database set to track law enforcement’s use of force

Law enforcement agencies have through Sept. 2 to start reporting their data and will need to make reports monthly from now on.

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