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Elections
1 month ago
Supreme Court rejects Trump’s mail ballot restrictions for now ahead of midterms

The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processes they’ve used for years.

Government
1 month ago
New changes to take effect ahead of Monday’s Bellingham City Council meeting

Public comment will now take place at the beginning of regular meetings instead of the end.

Government
1 month ago
Lake Whatcom retrofitting project receives FEMA funding

Over $2 million dollars is being sent to the project after Hazard Mitigation Grant funding was approved.

Local
1 month ago
Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner

Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.

Local
1 month ago
Paid street parking to expand in Bellingham

City officials say that the boost in parking revenue will get reinvested back into downtown businesses and the programs supporting them.

Crime
1 month ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham

The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30

The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County

Bellingham’s total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality’s rules before starting any fires.

Education
1 month ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements

New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings

It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.

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