Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail

The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest. 

Business
2 months ago
Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on

From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.

Business
2 months ago
Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans

Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.

Elections
2 months ago
Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature

The Parent’s Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.

Environmental
2 months ago
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change

Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules. 

Government
2 months ago
Washington Department of Health continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccine for state residents

Washington’s Department of Health adds that appointments for COVID vaccines will remain available to any resident who wants them.

Business
2 months ago
New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy

If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump’s tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.

Government
2 months ago
Water adjudication informational meeting for Lynden residents planned for September

Members of the community will also have a chance after Monday’s hearing to get their questions answered by state and local officials at the Lynden Senior Center from 1-3 p.m.

Government
2 months ago
Natural gas initiative challenge heads to state Supreme Court

The lawsuit alleges that backers of the initiative combined several unrelated proposals to get them approved by voters who support keeping access to natural gas.

Community Events
2 months ago
Officials in Bellingham meet to remember the 118th anniversary of the ‘Bellingham Riot’

Thursday’s memorial gathering takes place from 4-5 p.m. at the Bellingham Central Library Lawn with County Executive Satpal Sidhu and Englesberg among the featured speakers.

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