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Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County Sheriff Tanksley responds to immigration executive orders

Sheriff Donnell “Tank” Tanksley said in an open letter that he has received questions regarding potential changes to how the sheriff’s office handles federal immigration enforcement.

Government
2 years ago
Seattle judge temporarily blocks President Trump’s end to birthright citizenship

The case is one of five lawsuits being brought by 22 states and a number of immigrants’ rights groups across the country. 

Local
2 years ago
Lummi Island ferry rates set to temporarily decrease

The rates will return to what they were in May 2024 following a court ruling that decided the recent fare increase was miscalculated.

Government
2 years ago
Bill to cap rent increases for Washington tenants moves past first stage

State law currently prohibits cities from regulating rent levels themselves.

Local
2 years ago
WE-Bike program promotes electric bike affordability

The WSDOT program will offer $1,200 and $300 rebates to qualifying residents who buy an e-bike, depending on their household income level.

Government
2 years ago
Washington state sues Trump administration over executive order to end birthright citizenship

According to his lawsuit, about 400,000 children born in the U.S. in 2022 could be stripped of citizenship under the order, including about 11,000 in Washington.

Education
2 years ago
Washington state public schools face $1 billion budget gap

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said that Washington schools are at a “critical juncture” in his annual state of education update on Jan. 16.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County streamlines process to apply for building projects

In the past, applicants would need to fill out the same information repeatedly during the application process. 

Government
2 years ago
BRIEF: Bellingham City Council wants public feedback on selling small downtown property

More information about the potential sale will be available closer to the hearing date.

Local
2 years ago
Record enrollment in affordable healthcare reported in Washington state

The Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services reports that millions more customers are using the affordable healthcare program compared to years past. 

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