Government
2 months ago
Former Whatcom County Health Director begins new role for state agency

Whatcom County is currently searching for a permanent replacement to the Health Director position following a four-month vacancy.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Whatcom County student vaccination rate fall below state average

State law requires students to be fully vaccinated against measles and at least 10 other diseases, though parents or guardians can claim exemptions for religious, medical or personal reasons.

Crime
2 months ago
Police documents released after Bryan Kohberger’s sentencing detail strange happenings weeks before

It remains unclear whether the strange happenings had anything to do with the killings. But the documents do illustrate the frenzied efforts by law enforcement to follow every possible lead to find and convict Kohberger.

Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County LEAD program now fully funded by two state revenue streams

LEAD, meaning Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, works to keep frequent offenders with mental or substance issues out of the penal system.

Business
2 months ago
New survey suggests Whatcom County businesses hit hard by Canada tariffs

Over 70% of the businesses said the newly enacted and proposed U.S. tariffs are expected to directly impact them. 

Environmental
2 months ago
U.S. Forest Service monitors two wildfires in Skagit and Snohomish

Neither fire poses a danger to nearby communities or structures.

Local
2 months ago
Blaine begins construction on multi-million-dollar revitalization project

Construction is expected to continue through mid-September.

Local
2 months ago
Skagit County farmworker activist arrives in Mexico after several months in ICE detention

Community to Community says his decision represents a “tremendous miscarriage of justice” and called the conditions at the NW Detention Center in Tacoma “inhumane.”

Elections
2 months ago
Ferndale voters to see city’s first initiative on the ballot this fall

If it’s passed, Initiative 25-01 would eliminate so-called “junk fees” for renters in Ferndale.

Education
2 months ago
Lynden School District votes to add measure on the November ballot to fund new high school

If passed, the bond would provide money to build a new high school and performing arts center, while also funding gym and athletic complex renovations.

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