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Local
1 year ago
City of Ferndale appoints new chief of police

Matt Huffman has been appointed to the role, filling the position left by former Chief Kevin Turner who took a new role with the City of Burlington. 

Local
1 year ago
New report details challenges of operating Whatcom County’s severe weather shelter

It found that staffing and the safety of the shelter guests both proved to be major challenges. 

Elections
1 year ago
Final chance to declare candidacy for local office is this week

The open seats will be listed on the general election ballot in November. 

Government
1 year ago
Washington state joins lawsuit over threat of withheld federal funding

Washington received about $1.6 billion in federal funding last year to battle wildfires, prepare for emergencies and to improve transportation infrastructure.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law aimed at slowing down drivers in Washington state

The law requires those convicted of serious speeding charges to have a speed limiter installed in their vehicle.

Elections
1 year ago
Find out who is running in Whatcom County elections this year

Read more to see who is running for positions on the Whatcom County Council, the Bellingham Port Commission and more.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs rent stabilization bill into law

The bill limits annual rent increases to 7% plus inflation, or 10%, whichever is lower.

Community Events
1 year ago
Rep. Larsen to host in-person town hall in Skagit County

Rep. Larsen says he’ll share details about his dealings with the Trump administration and answer questions from local residents.

Government
1 year ago
City of Bellingham launches Community Streets Program

People can offer feedback through an online survey, by phone or in person through May 31.

Local
1 year ago
City of Lynden ends decades-long water fluoridation program

The fluoride system was turned off on Friday, May 2.

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