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Education
2 years ago
Community input sought for $71 million Meridian Middle School bond proposal

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

Government
2 years ago
New bill in Olympia looks to tighten pretrial release eligibility

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Government
2 years ago
State senators in Olympia debate bill targeting drivers fleeing police

The bill is being praised by law enforcement agencies around the state, but some prosecutors argue that the process of getting the vehicle out of the pound may be too complex.

Government
2 years ago
U.S. Representative Rick Larsen to hold virtual town hall on Feb. 15

Visit the link on Larsen’s website to watch the meeting live, or call (855) 962-0954 to listen in.

Government
2 years ago
Threat of looming trade war with Canada could have negative impacts across Whatcom County

President Trump’s announcement of a potential 25% tax on all imported Canadian goods could directly impact Whatcom County businesses.

Government
2 years ago
Joint resolutions in Olympia may change passing bond measures in schools

HB 4201, which was pre-filed ahead of the 2025 Legislative session, would make passing a school bond possible through a simple majority.

Government
2 years ago
Washington State Department of Health expedites sex designation changes on birth certificates

Governor Bob Ferguson applauded the decision on social media, saying the department worked through a weekend to clear its backlog of more than 500 pending requests.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Parks and Recreation seeks community input in 2025

The department is updating their Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan, a document which determines the course, preservation and growth future parks and recreation systems within the community.

Local
2 years ago
Western Washington University fined over $18,000 for improperly storing hazardous waste on campus

The wastes named included batteries, lamps and chemicals in a variety of settings throughout campus, notably from science and art buildings.

Government
2 years ago
AG Nick Brown announces lawsuit against Trump over executive order to cut medical research funds

Monday’s suit comes as a third federal judge blocked President Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship, following similar rulings in Seattle and Maryland last week.

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