Local
1 year ago
Bellingham seeks input on renter experience as council mulls passing ordinances

The city council is considering two ordinances that aim to curtail excessive fees, colloquially referred to as “junk fees.” 

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley responds to immigration executive orders

Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley said in an open letter that he has received questions regarding potential changes to how the sheriff’s office handles federal immigration enforcement.

Government
1 year ago
Seattle judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s end to birthright citizenship

The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants’ rights groups across the country. 

Local
1 year ago
Lummi Island ferry rates set to temporarily decrease

The rates will return to what they were in May 2024 following a court ruling that decided the recent fare increase was miscalculated.

Government
1 year ago
Bill to cap rent increases for Washington tenants moves past first stage

State law currently prohibits cities from regulating rent levels themselves.

Local
1 year ago
WE-Bike program promotes electric bike affordability

The WSDOT program will offer $1,200 and $300 rebates to qualifying residents who buy an e-bike, depending on their household income level.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state sues Trump administration over executive order to end birthright citizenship

According to his lawsuit, about 400,000 children born in the U.S. in 2022 could be stripped of citizenship under the order, including about 11,000 in Washington.

Education
1 year ago
Washington state public schools face $1 billion budget gap

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said that Washington schools are at a “critical juncture” in his annual state of education update on Jan. 16.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County streamlines process to apply for building projects

In the past, applicants would need to fill out the same information repeatedly during the application process. 

Government
1 year ago
BRIEF: Bellingham City Council wants public feedback on selling small downtown property

More information about the potential sale will be available closer to the hearing date.

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