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Business
3 months ago
SURVEY: More WA business owners weighing options out-of-state

Nearly 75% of business owners surveyed say that tax burdens are driving the largest wedge into their bottom line.

Government
3 months ago
Whatcom County Council struggles to approve jail framework amid growing frustration

Elected officials estimate that each day of delay costs around $40,000.

Education
3 months ago
Whatcom, Skagit County schools recognized for academic improvements

State education officials noted improvements in attendance and testing scores within our region’s schools.

Local
3 months ago
BRIEF: Lynden school bus driver hospitalized in crash

A handful of students were on board, but none of them were injured in the crash.

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Business
3 months ago
Lynden chocolate shop wins multiple international awards

Fresco Chocolate in Lynden won multiple awards at the Academy of Chocolate Awards in London on March 20.

Government
3 months ago
State Supreme Court strikes down attempt at referendum on “millionaire’s tax”

The court is still expected to rule on the tax’s constitutionality later this year.

Elections
3 months ago
Candidate filing deadline approaches for August primary in Whatcom County

The key races include seats on the U.S. House, state senate, state House and Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners.

lummi nation drug house shut down
Crime
3 months ago
Lummi Nation Police shut down notorious drug house

The property is located near the sites of two shootings in the past year.

Crime
3 months ago
Suspect in fatal Skagit County crash arrested 14 years later

Cortez-Vargas will be extradited to Skagit County to face a hit-and-run fatality charge.

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Government
3 months ago
Law targeting DUI testing backlog to take effect in June

Delays in testing can lead to cases being dismissed after their statute of limitations expires.

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