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Government
1 month ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit to protect housing programs

Attorneys General in California and Illinois are leading the lawsuit, with Washington joining 13 other states to form a coalition.

Government
1 month ago
Bellingham City Council to consider alley closures in downtown

If approved, the ordinance would give the city’s Public Works Director the power to close certain alleys in an effort to deter crime. 

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County hosts community engagement session for new jail

Thursday’s meeting will take place at 6 p.m. in the Lynden City Annex Chamber on 4th Street. 

Government
1 month ago
Gov. Ferguson signs series of bills passed during 2026 legislative session

Gov. Ferguson was scheduled to sign two dozen more bills on Monday, March 16 and is set to sign another 11 bills into law the following day.

Government
1 month ago
Millionaire’s tax bill passes state legislature, heads to governor’s desk

The bill establishes a new state income tax on individuals with more than one million dollars in annual taxable income.

Government
1 month ago
Ferguson appoints new state Justice ahead of Justice Madsen’s retirement

Justice Barbara Madsen was the first woman popularly elected to the state Supreme Court in 1992.

Local
1 month ago
Whatcom County secures nearly $4 million in recovery funds from November 2021 flooding

The funds will elevate 16 properties in Sumas, Ferndale and Everson.

Education
1 month ago
State sues Department of Education over new requirements for college admissions survey data

The department is seeking to enforce a Supreme Court ruling that says race cannot be used as a factor in admissions.

Government
1 month ago
State bill establishing oversight board for sheriffs passes legislature

Editor’s note: An earlier version said the bill passed the legislature after the House […]

Community Events
1 month ago
City of Bellingham to host “Ask Us Anything” event at cruise terminal

Mayor Kim Lund and her staff will be prepared to take questions regarding current projects and some of the city’s top priorities.

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