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Environmental, medical, higher education and bills covering other topics are being discussed in Olympia by local lawmakers.

Deputies recovered the pistol and ammunition from the suspect’s car and arrested the driver for drive-by shooting and unlawful handling of a weapon.

The Bellingham law firm has been ordered to pay two former employees who made reports of being sexually harassed at work.

By March 3, qualifying residents can apply to be reimbursed for extended sheltering, home repairs and certain other unmet needs that were caused by the disaster.

The new seven story complex will be built adjacent to the Phase 1 Millworks complex and feature roughly 109 units of “workforce” housing with a multi-level parking garage.

Firefighters worked with Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies, Bellingham Police and Sumas Police officers to set up a rope system to pull her up.

A resolution was adopted in late January recognizing WCC President Dr. Kathi Hiyane Brown, who is set to retire on March 1.

Whatcom Health and Community Services is developing a “Five Year Local Homeless Housing Plan” and looking for feedback by March 7.

The district is re-running a similar bond to the one that failed in the Nov. 2024 general election.

The House Committee on Community Safety is expected to vote on whether to move forward with the bill on Thursday, Feb. 20.