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Local
2 years ago
State representatives announce over $50 million in funding for Washington agencies

Over $19 million of those funds will go to Skagit Transit’s Maintenance Facility Renovation.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Police Department brings bike patrol back to downtown Bellingham

The city council opted to fund the Bicycle Unit with the 2025 budget, bringing officers on bikes back to Bellingham.

Government
2 years ago
Washington state sues T-Mobile over data breach that impacted millions of residents

AG Ferguson claims T-Mobile failed to address cybersecurity concerns for years and that the data breach was a direct result of their lack of accountability.

Government
2 years ago
New laws in Washington state and across the country in 2025

A host of new laws went into effect on Wednesday, Jan. 1 in Washington, including a new Medicare law on the federal level.

Government
2 years ago
Whatcom County to not raise threshold to open severe weather shelter in Bellingham

According to analysts, raising the threshold by just three degrees could cost the county upwards of $200,000.

Government
2 years ago
Newly elected Whatcom County Charter Review Commission to hold first meeting

The county charter, which is similar to a constitution, lays out the county’s powers, structure and election processes.

Local
2 years ago
WSDOT granted nearly $7 million to update Whatcom County border signage

Grant funding will cover the installation of new sensors near the border to help streamline traffic wait times.

Government
2 years ago
San Juan County sees promising returns after implementing a 32-hour work week

The pilot project will run through the end of 2025 before the county decides whether to keep it in place.

Government
2 years ago
City of Bellingham reaches settlement with family of teen hit by government vehicle in crosswalk

The 14-year-old boy’s parents sued the city earlier this year over the incident that occurred in February 2022.

Local
2 years ago
Petition fights for higher temp threshold as shelter works with limited resources

As Whatcom County faces a tightening budget, an advocate is calling for a change in how the county helps its unhoused. 

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