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Government
10 months ago
Skagit County could see an additional judge on superior court

SB 5836 would add a fifth judge to the Skagit County Superior Court’s bench, if it passes.

Weather
10 months ago
Skagit County declares emergency over major flooding headed for Mount Vernon and Concrete

The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for Skagit County until further notice.

Weather
10 months ago
UPDATE: Evacuation orders in parts of Skagit County, expecting record flooding in Concrete and Mount Vernon

Whatcom County has closed multiple roads due to weather/flood conditions.

Government
10 months ago
Port of Bellingham Commissioner Michael Shepard declares bid for state senate

He’ll aim to replace Sharon Shewmake, who recently announced that she won’t seek reelection.

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom Land Trust accepts interim ownership of Cloud Mountain Farm Center

Whatcom Land Trust says they are committed to allowing community partners to continue to use the facilities on the property, such as Twin Sisters Mobile Market.

Community Events
10 months ago
Upcoming event offers information on Birch Bay incorporation study

The study evaluates the financial feasibility for Birch Bay to become its own city.

Education
10 months ago
Student employees at WWU file to form union for a third time in three years

If passed into law, HB 1570 would allow OSEs to join WAWU-UAW 4929, which is the same union that WWU’s Educational Student Employees are a part of. 

Local
10 months ago
Whatcom County, consultants available to help residents with water adjudication paperwork

No appointments are necessary, but folks are encouraged to bring any water rights information they may already have.

Local
10 months ago
Hawai’i man killed following incident on I-5 near Alger

WSP says that the incident remains under investigation.

Traffic
10 months ago
UPDATE: All lanes open on NB I-5 following collision at Slater Road

As of 2:37 p.m., all lanes have reopened in the area.