Government
1 year ago
Federal judge rules in favor of Washington state ban of self-administered sexual assault kits

Lawmakers found that the at-home kits create false expectations and hamper successful prosecutions.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County Health and Community Services takes lead in finding severe weather shelter in Bellingham

WCHCS reports that more people are needing services as the winter season is around the corner.

Government
1 year ago
Washington state awards over $2 million to new outdoor recreation facilities in Whatcom County

The money will be used to construct a new athletic court and an artificial turf field.

Farm
1 year ago
Whatcom County farm faces second fine in water rights dispute

RAN General Partnership continued to illegally irrigate a property, despite several warnings and a previous fine.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham updates plans for Civic Athletic Complex

A public open house regarding the Civic Athletic Complex will be held on Nov. 6th from 6 to 8 p.m. at the community building at Bloedel Donovan Park.

Business
1 year ago
Meta to face the lawsuits AG Ferguson and others filed against it

It accuses Meta of putting profits above the well-being of children and teens by intentionally targeting them with addictive features. 

Elections
1 year ago
Local group appeals ruling that kept their initiative off Whatcom County ballots

The proposition the initiative would have affected passed by only a few votes in 2022 and raised property taxes 19 cents per $1,000 assessed value.

National
1 year ago
IRS warns against fake hurricane relief charities

The IRS is urging donors to verify charities’ eligibility to receive tax-deductible contributions and has released a tool to help.

Elections
1 year ago
Washington poll sheds light on voter preferences in upcoming state and national elections

A new poll conducted by SurveyUSA included responses from over 700 likely voters and surveyed the race for governor and U.S. president

Government
1 year ago
New schedules announced for San Juan Island ferries

Current ferry schedules in the San Juan Islands are seeing an update for the first time in over a decade.

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