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Local
1 month ago
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

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Environmental
1 month ago
Investigation begins, recovery concludes at site of Longview tank explosion

Response crews have collected over 2,000 dead fish from ditches near the Columbia River.

Local
1 month ago
Appeals court sides with Bellingham in vaccine mandate suit

Mayor Seth Fleetwood issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccines for city workers, volunteers and contractors.

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Government
1 month ago
Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

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Government
1 month ago
Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years

Starting this summer, the city’s default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.

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Environmental
1 month ago
Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup

The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.

Local
1 month ago
Bellingham streamlines PayByPhone parking downtown

According to the city, nearly 60% of people parking downtown pay through their phone.

Elections
2 months ago
Initiative to repeal ‘millionaire’s tax’ likely heading to voters

Let’s Go Washington well on its way to placing measure on the November election ballot.

Dedicated To Service
2 months ago
More FEMA flood assistance centers opening this weekend

Victims of December’s flooding can get help at two new locations.

Government
2 months ago
DOJ sues Washington over license plate policy for federal agents

The Justice Department claims the state’s policy poses a safety threat to agents who can’t get undercover plates.

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