Government

Whatcom County Superior Court ruled that the initiative to repeal the childcare fund was functionally invalid.

The board argues that if the project is approved, it would undo work to restore salmon and other native fish populations within Hansen Creek.

Union members now get to vote on the new contract next month between Sept. 11 and 12 and, if approved, will be voted on by the city council at their next meeting.

The Salish Seawalk, Squalkway to Heaven and the Pier of Subdued Excitement were among the most popular choices submitted by community members.

The county has not heard back after asking Trump’s campaign to reimburse the county for security costs during his rally at the Lynden Fairgrounds in May of 2016.

The union, Local 1937, represents non-uniformed city employees in departments like parks, public works and libraries.

The state’s Debate Coalition cancelled the Oct. 11 event at Central Washington University after Ferguson’s announcement.

The lawsuit alleges the company is violating antitrust laws through its algorithm that landlords use to get recommended rental prices.

The newly launched planning effort called Downtown Forward aims to bring in new business to downtown and continue to revitalize the area following the COVID-19 pandemic.

The preliminary count showed Democrat Dave Upthegrove defeating Republican Sue Kuehl Pederson for second place by just 51 votes—less than a hundredth of a percentage-point difference.