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Local
1 month ago
More than 50 workers at Lynden packing facility detained by federal agents since March

Local immigration rights advocates are calling it the first “soft raid” in Whatcom County.

Tribal News
1 month ago
Lummi Tribal Sewer and Water District receives national recognition for its wastewater treatment plant

The Environmental Protection Agency’s PISCES program presented an award celebrating upgrades made to the Gooseberry Point Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Government
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council to hold public hearing for new ferry district tax rate

The council will consider three different levy rates to help fund the Lummi Island ferry.

Government
1 month ago
Bellingham partners with property owners to begin cleanup of city’s largest encampment

The city will coordinate a cleanup and timber harvest of the 40-acre area once the encampment residents are cleared.

National
1 month ago
Washington joins lawsuit over new conditions for federal disaster funding

The states claim the Trump administration is tying billions of dollars in grants to immigration enforcement and changes to election procedures.

Elections
1 month ago
Lynden seeks pro and con statements for proposed property tax hike in November

Sign ups are due to the city clerk’s office by Friday, July 31.

National
1 month ago
He was fired by the White House right after being sworn in. Now a top federal prosecutor is suing

Roger Rogoff is the latest in a series of judicially appointed U.S. attorneys to be ousted by the Trump administration but is believed to be the first of that group to sue over the removal.

Elections
1 month ago
Deadline to register online or by mail for August primary approaching in Whatcom County

The auditor’s office says any registered voter who has not yet received their ballot should contact them for a replacement.

Man in a dark suit giving a speech at a podium with two microphones in front of him.
Business
1 month ago
Court issues injunction against Kalshi, AG claims violations of Gambling Act

In 2006, the state Legislature amended the 1973 Gambling Act to make it clear that internet gambling is prohibited in Washington.

Local
1 month ago
Third tiny home village planned for Bellingham

The newest location is expected to be complete by early 2027.

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