Government
1 year ago
Governor-elect Bob Ferguson calls for spending cuts across Washington state agencies

Ferguson estimates his spending cuts will save roughly $4 billion in light of a critical shortfall in the state’s operating budget.

Government
1 year ago
In-person public comment returns to Bellingham City Council meetings with added security

In-person public comment is expected to resume on Monday, Jan. 13.

Local
1 year ago
State announces financial aid for Whatcom County residents affected by “bomb cyclone”

Gov. Jay Inslee declared a state of emergency on Tuesday over the storm that hit the PNW in November.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County to hold planning commission public hearing

The hearing takes place on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. and will focus on amending the countywide planning policies.

Local
1 year ago
State representatives announce over $50 million in funding for Washington agencies

Over $19 million of those funds will go to Skagit Transit’s Maintenance Facility Renovation.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Police Department brings bike patrol back to downtown Bellingham

The city council opted to fund the Bicycle Unit with the 2025 budget, bringing officers on bikes back to Bellingham.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state sues T-Mobile over data breach that impacted millions of residents

AG Ferguson claims T-Mobile failed to address cybersecurity concerns for years and that the data breach was a direct result of their lack of accountability.

Government
1 year ago
New laws in Washington state and across the country in 2025

A host of new laws went into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Washington, including a new Medicare law on the federal level.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County to not raise threshold to open severe weather shelter in Bellingham

According to analysts, raising the threshold by just three degrees could cost the county upwards of $200,000.

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