Government
1 month ago
State officials discuss legality of homegrown cannabis in Washington state

SB 6204 would allow residents over the age of 21 in the state to grow cannabis in their private residence, limiting cultivation to 15 plants per space.

Government
1 month ago
Gov. Ferguson criticizes nationwide ICE operations, outlines response plan in Washington

The governor says he does not have the authority to stop ICE from coming into the state.

Government
1 month ago
Proposed bill looks to institute new qualifications for law enforcement recruits

If approved by the legislature, the bill would be effective as of Oct. 1.

Government
1 month ago
Agreement protects Washington SNAP recipient data

AG Nick Brown says the state has secured new assurances from its benefits vendor that confidential information will not be released. 

Government
1 month ago
State verifies signatures on initiative seeking to bar transgender students from girls’ sports

Let’s Go Washington’s initiative will likely head to voters on the November general election ballot.

Government
1 month ago
Gov. Ferguson requests federal major disaster declaration following December flooding

The governor also asked FEMA to open up more than $20 million in federal assistance for flood survivors.

Environmental
1 month ago
Bellingham Bay cleanup projects near completion in 2026

That includes the former Eldridge Municipal Landfill, the north part of the former Georgia Pacific plant, and part of the Whatcom Waterway.

Government
2 months ago
Proposed bill aims to crack down on virtual currency fraud

OLYMPIA, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A bill heading to the state Senate floor aims to […]

Government
2 months ago
Washington sues over frozen health funding in 50th lawsuit against Trump administration this year

It’s part of a coalition of states who argue that HHS’s new policy against transgender individuals is illegally freezing billions of dollars in federal funding.

Government
2 months ago
Sumas community urges immediate action from county leaders following December flooding

The Whatcom County Council is expected to receive a full report in the coming months on how to mitigate flood risk going forward.

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