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Government
1 year ago
Potential electoral boundary changes may impact Lynden

The Whatcom County Council will present its proposed boundary changes at their regularly scheduled meeting on April 15.

Government
1 year ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Government
1 year ago
Local senator sponsors amendment to change rent control bill in Washington state

The House and Senate will have to agree on the amendments before it goes to the governor for his approval.

Lifestyle
1 year ago
City of Bellingham installs new neighborhood banners around town

Each banner highlights some of the unique activities and experiences that each district offers for residents and visitors alike.

Education
1 year ago
Washington State Superintendent pushes back against Trump Administration’s DEI ending order

It came in response to a letter sent out last week by the U.S. Department of Education threatening to withhold federal education funding from states unless they comply with the order.

National
1 year ago
Rep. Larsen introduces measure to combat Trump Administration tariffs

There’s currently a blanket 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, along with more significant tariffs on dozens of the country’s key trading partners.

Government
1 year ago
Gov. Ferguson signs at least 18 new bills into law in the span of a week

Notably, HB 1209 will regulate the sale of sodium nitrite in the state, becoming the fourth state to do so.

Local
1 year ago
New Chief of Police in Ferndale to start in July

The new police chief was previously the deputy chief of police at Eastern Washington University.

Government
1 year ago
State lawmakers consider if striking workers should receive unemployment benefits

Healthcare workers in Bellingham are preparing to hit the picket line.

Government
1 year ago
Rep. Rick Larsen and other dems demand answers about recent ICE raid in Bellingham

Larsen and the representatives say they’re keeping a close watch on these cases to make sure that ICE is following the law.

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