Business
5 months ago
New bill protects employed minors in Washington state

The new law significantly increases the fines for violating minor labor laws.

Traffic
5 months ago
WSDOT to begin three-year culvert removal project on I-5 in Whatcom County

Construction is expected to last through 2027.

Environmental
5 months ago
Northwest Straits Foundation receives $3 million to protect Whatcom County shorelines

In total, nearly 6.5 miles of shoreline and streams will be more accessible for salmon by the project’s completion later this summer. 

Crime
5 months ago
Vancouver ramming attack suspect charged with murder as hundreds attend vigils for victims

Investigators ruled out terrorism as a motive and said more charges are possible.

Lifestyle
5 months ago
Several Bellingham parks will have nightly gate closures starting in May

The gates will lock at 10:00 p.m. each night and will reopen at 6 a.m.

Government
5 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs new law to expand Multifamily Housing Tax Exemption program

Over 50 jurisdictions across the state currently take part in it, including Bellingham and Ferndale, but the new law will expand the program to more cities and counties.

Education
5 months ago
WWU joins nationwide pushback against president’s orders on higher education

Colleges from around the country are criticizing “unprecedented” overreach by the Trump administration.

Local
5 months ago
Annual dry dock outage cuts Lummi Island ferry service until May

During that time, there will pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point.

Crime
5 months ago
Indian citizen sentenced to prison time for conspiring cross-border smuggling scheme

The man was arrested near the border in December 2023.

Traffic
5 months ago
Section of Chuckanut Drive to remain closed without definite timeline

WSDOT says engineers are continuing to assess the damage but have faced safety challenges.

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