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Local
4 weeks ago
IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires

Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.

Government
4 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting

Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn’t require a public vote.

Government
4 weeks ago
Challenge on ballot language for tax repeal initiative heads to WA Supreme Court

The disclosure tells voters the measure to repeal the Millionaire’s Tax would reduce funding for K-12 education, higher education and human services.

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Traffic
4 weeks ago
Paving work wraps up this week on Hwy 9

Crews have been taking advantage of drier weather to finish smoothing out the bumps.

Environmental
1 month ago
Chemical Safety Board warned Longview paper mill months prior to tank explosion

An inspection revealed thinned areas of the tank’s shell which may have led to its failure in May 2026.

Entertainment
1 month ago
Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards

Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.

Local
1 month ago
UPDATE: Level 3 evacuation lifted after vehicle hits propane tank south of Sedro-Woolley

Skagit County announced roughly an hour after the crash that residents are safe to return to the area in Clear Lake.

Business
1 month ago
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007

Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.

Lifestyle
1 month ago
Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land

The Community Boating Center says it’s looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.

Crime
1 month ago
Threats against WCC end in Bellingham man’s arrest

An out-of-state caller reported the threats were made in a social media chatroom.

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