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Crime
10 months ago
Man who punched Bellingham child in racially motivated attack pleads guilty

The attack left the child with a chipped tooth and a nose injury.

Government
10 months ago
Port of Bellingham votes in favor of expanding number of commissioners

Voters in the western portion of Whatcom County will be able to vote on the decision in November.

Government
10 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against FEMA’s decision to terminate disaster preparedness program

Washington is joined by 19 other states and the governor of Pennsylvania in seeking a court order to restore the program and its billions in funding.

Entertainment
10 months ago
‘Severance’ TV show creator, WWU Alum Dan Erickson nominated for Emmy

The hit TV show has received many accolades, and this year is no different.

Government
10 months ago
Family of five to remain in ICE custody in Ferndale, Rep. Rick Larsen calls for action

Rep. Dexter and Rep. Larsen wrote to the Department of Homeland Security over the weekend, demanding that the family be able to speak to an attorney or other legal counsel.

Local
10 months ago
Bellingham to receive $1.5 million to design fish passage improvements in Padden Creek

Skagit County will also see funds from the Brian Abbott Fish Barrier Board.

Weather
10 months ago
Increased risk of wildfires in Whatcom, Skagit counties through Wednesday evening

The watch is issued when there’s the possibility of “critical” fire conditions like warm temperatures, low humidity and strong gusty winds.

Government
10 months ago
Washington joins multistate federal lawsuit for withholding $7 billion in formula grants

The federal government was supposed to award grants beginning July 1, but just a day before, the states received notice from the government that this funding was to be reviewed.

Traffic
10 months ago
WSDOT seeks community feedback on repaving of Guide Meridian

SR 539, or the Guide Meridian, will be repaved from its intersection with I-5 to the Canadian border in 2027.

Local
10 months ago
Skagit Valley farmworker rights activist “Lelo” granted request for voluntary departure

Alfredo “Lelo” Juarez Zeferino will be returning to Mexico after being detained by ICE since March of this year.