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Government
2 years ago
Washington health insurance rates will continue to rise in 2025

It’s an increase from the roughly 9% rate increase in 2024 and comes as the rates have risen in every year since 2022.

Business
2 years ago
Machinists’ union votes on Boeing contract

If the workers reject the contract, a work stoppage would begin on Sept. 13 at midnight.

Community Events
2 years ago
Build Community Day offers free repairs to low-income homeowners

Habitat for Humanity invites residents in Nooksack and Everson to fill out a project request form (due by Sept. 20).

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Gas leak near Meador Avenue bridge fixed

Cascade Natural Gas reported that they finished their repairs at 2:30 p.m.

Traffic
2 years ago
Sewage spill temporarily closes Bloedel Donovan Park

The beach at the park remains closed until water quality testing assures that there are no residual concerns.

Local
2 years ago
Temporary medical examiner set to officially start in Whatcom County

The county council unanimously approved Dr. Aldo Fusaro as interim medical examiner during its meeting on Sept. 10.

Local
2 years ago
WWU employees walk off site during statewide protest

WPEA and WFSE called for public service employees to walk out after their most recent bargaining session with the state.

Local
2 years ago
YWCA emergency shelter granted $1 million in funds

The Whatcom County Council unanimously approved funding for the new shelter, which will house women and children experiencing homelessness.

Local
2 years ago
UPDATE: Missing person located

The man walked away from PeaceHealth St. Joseph’s Medical Center sometime on Sept 10.

Crime
2 years ago
Health department says nursing assistant possessed fentanyl while on the job

The drug was found during a raid following a child’s overdose death.