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2 years ago
Iconic neon sign returns to Bellingham

The Aloha Motel sign welcomed travelers for decades as they passed through the city.

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2 years ago
Whatcom County deputies honored for service

Deputies Ryan Rathbun and Jason Thompson both suffered serious injuries when they responded to a neighborhood dispute in the Kendall area in February 2022.

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2 years ago
New law should make having kids less expensive in Washington state

The bill was part of a package of legislation focused on improving maternal support.

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2 years ago
Report: Bellingham one of most expensive rental markets in state

The only markets higher in Washington are Olympia at $1,600 and Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue at a median of $1,750.

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2 years ago
North Bellingham homeless encampment cleared

The city had sued the landowner for allowing the encampment and the clean-up was part of a settlement reached in the lawsuit.

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2 years ago
Heat advisory in effect for Whatcom, Skagit counties this weekend

Temperatures could hit 90 in areas such as Lynden and Everson, with most other areas seeing highs in the 80s during that time.

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2 years ago
County Council votes to withhold Lighthouse Mission funds over hiring practices

Mission Director Hans Erchinger-Davis says they hire people based on Christian principles.

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2 years ago
Bellingham man arrested for attempted shoplifting, possessing stolen firearm

He remains at the Whatcom County Jail on $200,000 bail.

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2 years ago
Governor Inslee announces end of COVID vaccine mandate

Inslee is still offering incentives for workers who stay up to date with their vaccinations.

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2 years ago
More candidates announce run for Washington governor

Governor Jay Inslee announced on May 1st that he will not seek a fourth term.