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Local
2 years ago
Bellingham granted $7.3 million toward landfill cleanup project

The city will use the funds to remove toxic waste from the Cornwall Avenue Landfill Site, which used to be a wood treatment facility and municipal waste landfill.

Dedicated To Service
2 years ago
Firefighters rescue woman who fell 150 feet at Racehorse Falls

Whatcom Fire District 14 urges people to be careful and says this is the fifth high-angle rescue at the falls this year.

Crime
2 years ago
Maple Falls man accused of shooting county deputies trial underway

The suspect was charged with two counts of attempted murder in connection to a non-fatal shooting of two deputies in 2022.

Local
2 years ago
Missing man last seen in Bellingham

Anyone with information on Ronald Williams’ location is asked to call the Bellingham Police non-emergency line.

Local
2 years ago
Burn bans lifted for unincorporated Whatcom, North Cascades National Park

A permanent ban on open burning remains in effect for all cities within Whatcom County.

Local
2 years ago
Department of Ecology implements new litter prevention campaign

Ecology’s “Simple As That” campaign launched on Sept. 13.

Community Events
2 years ago
Support local at Skagit Farm to Pint Fest

The event will celebrate Skagit Valley’s agricultural heritage and craft beer scene while supporting local farmers and brewers.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham City Council to consider resolution opposing grocery merger

Concern over impacts on workers and consumers prompted the measure.

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.