Local
11 months ago
Western Washington University fined over $18,000 for improperly storing hazardous waste on campus

The wastes named included batteries, lamps and chemicals in a variety of settings throughout campus, notably from science and art buildings.

Government
11 months ago
AG Nick Brown announces lawsuit against Trump over executive order to cut medical research funds

Monday’s suit comes as a third federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, following similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland last week.

Local
11 months ago
Department of Licensing offices and online licensing set to close through mid-February

The Washington State Department of Licensing says its licensing offices and call center will be closed from Feb. 14 to Feb. 17.

Local
11 months ago
Ferndale announces new sculpture art installation in Griffintown Park

The City of Ferndale says that the sculpture titled “Sense of Connection” will be installed in Griffintown Park on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Environmental
11 months ago
Bellingham City Council to consider extending landmark tree ordinance for another six months

The ordinance prevents people from removing or damaging any healthy tree with a trunk diameter of 36″ or more.

Local
11 months ago
Department of Ecology seeks public comment on cleanup of Harris Avenue Shipyard

The cleanup is expected to begin later this year and will take roughly three years for the entire site.

Government
11 months ago
AG Nick Brown files lawsuit against presidential executive order targeting gender-affirming care

AG Brown says that he and the attorneys general of Minnesota and Oregon took joint action against the executive order.

Government
11 months ago
Bill to rewrite parental “bill of rights” passes through state Senate

The bill, SB 5181, passed through the state Senate yesterday, Feb. 6 on a party-line vote of 30-19.

Local
11 months ago
Bill to decrease Amtrak Cascades travel time introduced in Olympia

Trips from Seattle to Vancouver, B.C. would have a goal of arriving in 2 hours and 45 minutes, more than an hour quicker than the current trip.

Government
12 months ago
Attorney General Nick Brown warns federal employees of misleading worker buyout

Two of the largest federal employee unions in the country warned their members against accepting the offer, one saying that employees that take the offer may not be guaranteed its benefits.

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