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Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs tax relief law for Washington farmers in agritourism

The bill applies to farms where agritourism is a secondary activity and uses less than 20% of the land.

Education
1 year ago
University of Washington students and recent graduates have visas revoked

The university says no specific reasoning has been given but doesn’t believe the cancellations to be related to activism.

Local
1 year ago
Lynden City Council votes to repeal water fluoridation program

The city council voted 5-2 on Monday night to repeal a 1959 ordinance that began the city’s fluoridation program.

Local
1 year ago
Bellingham Food Bank suffers as federal funding cuts continue

The demand for the Bellingham Food Bank has grown significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Government
1 year ago
Olympia lawmakers move forward with bill to raise liquor license fees

If it’s passed into law, fees for liquor licenses, special permits and similar applications could be raised as much as 50%.

Local
1 year ago
City of Bellingham updates food waste bin program

Public Works says they’re working with Sanitary Services Company to order smaller bins, which will be available upon request.

Government
1 year ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new reckless driving and littering bills

Both bills now return to the House for votes on the amended versions before heading to the governor’s desk. 

Government
1 year ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Government
1 year ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new gun permit requirements

The new bill would require gun buyers to obtain a permit prior to purchasing a firearm.

Government
1 year ago
State AG joins coalition in defense of law firms from Trump executive orders

AG Brown joins 21 other state Attorney Generals in filing the amicus briefs in the U.S. District Court of District of Columbia. 

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