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Government
2 months ago
Whatcom County Council approves criminal justice sales tax

The cities of Bellingham and Lynden, along with Skagit County, have instituted similar sales taxes since the state law went into effect.

Local
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council approves logging contract with Janicki Logging and Construction

Thinning the trees on the former logging site would allow for more ecological biodiversity to thrive.

Local
2 months ago
Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

Business
2 months ago
Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month

The state’s jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.

Local
2 months ago
Gas prices level off in Whatcom County following major spike

Oil analysts warn that prices at the pump could rise once again amid concerns stemming from the Iran War.

northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham
Traffic
2 months ago
Northbound I-5 reopens south of Bellingham following nearly month-long closure

WSDOT announced the reopening shortly after noon on Wednesday.

Government
3 months ago
New survey opens comments on state Department of Housing

Respondents to the survey will offer input on resources for housing-related issues and what did or did not work in their own interactions with housing services.

Environmental
3 months ago
Golden mussels now classified as prohibited in Washington state

Golden mussels will also be a species that inspection stations will look for when checking boats before entering local water bodies.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County releases data tracking site in line with Justice Project objectives

It aims to answer questions related to incarceration using information from local agencies and organizations.

Local
3 months ago
Whatcom County to offer additional resources for water adjudication claim forms

The water adjudication claim form deadline was recently extended to June 1, 2027. 

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