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Government
11 months ago
Washington state leaders react as “One Big Beautiful Bill” clears the House

President Trump is expected to sign the bill at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 4.

Crime
11 months ago
One person killed, one arrested following motorcycle crash in Anacortes

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is being asked to contact Anacortes Police at 360-293-4684. 

Government
11 months ago
City of Bellingham hires pair to lead human resources department

The hirings follow a similar decision by Lund in May to appoint two directors to lead the city’s public works department.

Entertainment
11 months ago
Structures Brewing announces summer concert series at their Old Town taproom

The brewery’s Old Town Summer Concert Series kicks off with Black Mountain and Spoon Benders on July 10 at 9 p.m.

Government
11 months ago
Department of Labor and Industries expands rule on equal pay and other worker’s protections in Washington state

Washington State has the sixth widest pay gap between genders as of 2023, trending down from number two in 2022.

Outdoors
11 months ago
Person airlifted from Lake Padden Park due to mountain bike related accident

South Whatcom Fire Authority says first responders were sent to a “significant medical incident” on Galbraith Mountain.

Government
11 months ago
Bellingham Planning Commission approves changes to temporary shelter code

The changes include a simplification of the shelter permit process and the removal of a cap on shelter capacity.

Government
11 months ago
Washington joins multistate lawsuit against Trump administration for health data released to ICE

State Attorney General Nick Brown says the move violates federal law and puts immigrant communities at risk, undermining trust in the healthcare system.

Crime
11 months ago
Man charged with first-degree murder following incident in Sedro-Woolley

He is currently being held on $1 million bail.

Crime
11 months ago
Local investigators seek witnesses to altercation in Ferndale

Investigators are looking to speak with anyone who may have been in the area during the incident, including motorists traveling on NB I-5.