Environmental
1 year ago
Key water adjudication hearing to be held on Tuesday

The hearing will potentially finalize the claim forms that water users will receive in early 2025.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Inslee announces plans for new juvenile rehab facility in Aberdeen

Inslee added that the state will continue to look at other site options and consider policy changes that could better manage who is sent to state juvenile rehab facilities.

Government
1 year ago
Attorney General-elect Nick Brown seeks to fill five senior staff positions

Applications are due in early December for these positions.

Government
1 year ago
Local governments still assessing cost of damage from recent bomb cyclone in western Washington

According to PSE, over 130,000 people are still without power mostly around King County.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Assessor offers new online tools for property owners

As a way to promote transparency and accessibility, the assessor has launched three new tools that allow people to access property-related data.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham begins cleanup of 20-acre homeless encampment

Bellingham Public Works employees have started the first phase of cleanup at the “Walmart Encampment.”

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund issues executive order, pushes for added affordable housing and more

On Thursday, Mayor Lund made the second executive order of her term, urging the city to take immediate steps in three broad areas.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council passes biennial budget in close 4-3 vote

The budget will increase each county tax levy except for the Healthy Children’s Fund by the 1% allowed by state law.

Government
1 year ago
Port of Bellingham approves 2025 budget, rejects property tax increase

The Port has a banked capacity of roughly $3.5 million, which can be used at a later time.

Local
1 year ago
Lummi and Nooksack Tribes receives funding from LIHEAP

Over $56 million in federal funds will go towards Washington state’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program.

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