Lifestyle
2 years ago
Department of Health unveils new “Walk With Ease” program

The DOH designed it to help people manage and prevent chronic conditions like diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease and arthritis.

Local
2 years ago
Deadline approaching to opt out of WA Cares Fund

Spouses of active-duty military members, people who work but do not live in Washington, and temporary foreign workers are all eligible for exemptions.

Local
2 years ago
County Council reverses decision to withhold federal funding from Lighthouse Mission

The council also passed another motion instructing the County Executive to draft a contract earmarking those funds for the kitchen in the mission’s new facility.

Local
2 years ago
Whatcom County Council zeroes in on three options for new jail

The final say on funding for a new jail will be decided by voters.

Local
2 years ago
WSU researchers successfully fly robotic “bee”

WSU researchers are also working to develop other insect robots, including crawlers and water striders.

Local
2 years ago
First-ever public dock coming soon to Lummi Island

A construction timeline for the new dock has not been announced.

Local
2 years ago
WSP seeking witnesses to hit-and-run on Badger Road in Lynden

Anyone who was in the vicinity around that time Friday night or who may have dashcam video is asked to contact the State Patrol.

Local
2 years ago
Teenage girl arrested after stabbing incident at Bloedel Donovan Park

The 13-year-old victim was hospitalized and was treated with several staples for her head wound and some stitches on her hand.

Local
2 years ago
Human rights groups continue sounding alarm over Nooksack evictions

Nooksack leaders counter that they are acting lawfully and charge the U.N. council with violating its own code of conduct and with insulting the tribe’s sovereignty.

Local
2 years ago
Auditor opens new filing window for handful of local position

The new filing window will open Wednesday, May 24th, and close at the end of the day Friday.