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2 years ago
Northwest Avalanche Center issues warning for Cascades, Olympic Mountains

The agency suggests anyone considering backcountry travel do so in the early mornings when conditions will be safest.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham Public Library opens new branch at Bellis Fair Mall

The opening is the culmination of a two-year project to extend library services to the north side of the city.

Local
2 years ago
Report: Over 1 million Washington households struggling to make ends meet

BELLINGHAM, Wash. – The number of households in Washington state struggling to afford basic […]

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2 years ago
Widespread graffiti prompts police investigation in Bellingham

Police say that damages caused by the graffiti taggers have caused an estimated $93,000 in damage so far.

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2 years ago
BFD Battalion Chief retiring after decades of service

Throughout his career, Battalion Chief Chuck Henkel has been in involved in many programs including the SERP Hazmat Team, Fireboat Program, and Respiratory Protect Program.

Local
2 years ago
Lawmakers secure funding for mental health crisis center in Bellingham

The crisis relief center’s location and a construction timeline have not been released.

Local
2 years ago
Poll finds Washingtonians are pessimistic about U.S. Supreme Court, favor term limits

And barring transgender girls from girls’ sports is favored by 56% of respondents.

Local
2 years ago
USDA issues Public Health Alert for Ivar’s, Pike Place products

The alert says the soups may have been “prepared, packed or held under unsanitary conditions.”

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2 years ago
Whatcom 4 hosting meeting on potential levy lift for fire response, EMS

Whatcom County Fire District 4 provides fire and emergency medical service to 10,000 people in the communities of Van Wyck, East Smith Road and Northshore.

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2 years ago
Governor Inslee signs assault weapons ban into law

The ban has already drawn a quick legal challenge from the Bellevue-based Second Amendment Foundation.