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Crime
1 year ago
Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to University of Idaho murders, avoids death penalty

Kohberger was charged in the fatal stabbings of Ethan Chapin of Skagit County and three Idaho women at an off-campus home in Moscow, ID. Two roommates survived the attack.

Government
1 year ago
Gas tax hike among new Washington state laws taking effect in July

Hundreds of other new laws passed in Washington’s latest legislative session take effect this month.

Elections
1 year ago
Green Jobs PAC fined thousands of dollars for not disclosing campaign spending in 2024 election

The PAC admitted to multiple violations of state disclosure laws, including filing key reports up to two months late.

Crime
1 year ago
Local couple arrested for allegedly defrauding two residents out of thousands of dollars

Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies began investigating the incidents in April.

Elections
1 year ago
Whatcom County Council seeks feedback on 12 proposed amendments for November general election

Anyone interested in writing a pro or con statement for the amendments must apply by July 14.

Business
1 year ago
Rite Aid stores in Whatcom County to close and reopen under CVS

CVS plans to acquire Rite Aid stores following the company’s bankruptcy announcement.

Outdoors
1 year ago
Injured hiker rescued in dark, rainy conditions in the North Cascades

Hikers are reminded to pack the 10 essentials and be prepared for wintery conditions high up in the Cascades, even in late June.

Environmental
1 year ago
Whatcom County fire ban begins Thursday

Ideal weather conditions for wildfires prompted the ban ahead of the Fourth of July weekend.

Education
1 year ago
Bellingham Public Schools proposes levies to address federal budget cuts

The district announced that it’s expecting to run a pair of levies on the upcoming November general election ballot to raise a collective $15 million.

Traffic
1 year ago
Two I-5 fish passage projects begin this weekend: expect delays

Southbound travelers should expect lane and ramp closures as well as a two-lane bypass near north Lake Samish.