Government
10 months ago
Washington State House Democrats push through $77.8 billion operating budget

House Democrats says it addresses the budget shortfall but keeps services at current levels.

Government
10 months ago
Washington state joins over 20 others in lawsuit against Trump funding cuts

The state relies on the funding for infectious disease management, emergency preparedness, mental health and substance abuse services and modernizing public health infrastructure.

Local
10 months ago
Amtrak Cascades resumes service through Bellingham

The suspension of Amtrak service was caused by corrosion found in Horizon cars used on the Cascades and several other Amtrak lines.

Government
10 months ago
Susan Owens, Former Washington Supreme Court Justice passes away at 75

While at the state Supreme Court, she was the first woman to retire at the mandatory age of 75.

Local
10 months ago
City of Bellingham to begin annual watermain flushing

Public Works will start in the northwest corner of Bellingham and work southeast over the next two months.

Local
10 months ago
Unionized nurses in Bellingham reject proposed contract with PeaceHealth

The union saw its highest ratification vote turnout on record.

Local
10 months ago
Fire at Darigold facility in Lynden causes over $1 million in damages

The Lynden Fire Department responded to the fire at the powdered milk facility last week.

Environmental
10 months ago
Research at WWU looks to protect salmon from toxic tire chemicals

Tire dust can be deadly to coho salmon and other fish when it washes from roadways into streams.

Health and Wellness
10 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – Get a grip on water

What is one thing you really cannot live without? The answer may be more obvious than you think.

Entertainment
10 months ago
Northwest Tune-Up announces music lineup for 2025 festival

The “genre-spanning” lineup features some of the music industry’s top acts in indie, alt-rock and hip-hop.