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Local
11 months ago
UPDATE: WTA finalizes purchase of former Base Camp property

The organization plans to add housing and office space to the property on Cornwall Avenue.

Government
11 months ago
Orcas Island resident detained by Israeli military while on flotilla to Gaza

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen says he’s been in touch with woman’s family and is working to get her released.

Education
11 months ago
Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows

Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.

Government
11 months ago
State leaders speak out over Trump administration’s cuts to energy projects in Washington

That includes funding for 11 projects in Washington, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub which included a key site in Ferndale.

Government
11 months ago
Rep. Rick Larsen outlines impacts of federal government shutdown in Whatcom County

Larsen notes that many government agencies will have furloughed workers, so help desks may have little-to-no staffing.

Local
11 months ago
Burn ban lifted for unincorporated Skagit County

Cooler weather and several days of substantial precipitation led to the burn ban lifts, which had been in place since June 15. 

Crime
11 months ago
Lynden man arrested for bringing a weapon on school property

Police later determined that the suspect isn’t legally allowed to own a firearm because he is a registered sex offender.

Business
11 months ago
Thai Maison owners to take over Carnal location with new Japanese-style tavern

The Carnal team will still keep their next door fast-casual spot Accomplice open for the future as they expand their work in the artisanal jerky business online. 

Crime
11 months ago
WWU Police investigate threat made against campus

According to the message, the university received an email around 8 a.m. that contained racist language and a “broad, nonspecific threat” near Wilson Library.

Government
11 months ago
Bellingham City Councilmember alleges ethical misconduct against prominent Whatcom County Democrat

Reding refuted the claims, and the state Democratic Party says it has not found evidence of wrongdoing at this time.