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.

Traffic
5 months ago
Lane closures on I-5 scheduled for next week in Bellingham

The closures are expected to take place between 1 a.m. and 12 p.m. on all four days.

Local
5 months ago
Whatcom County unemployment rate shows decline during March

Skagit County also saw its unemployment rate drop in March.

Health and Wellness
5 months ago
Whatcom County air quality receives mixed ratings from American Lung Association

The Northwest Clean Air Agency attributes that grade to high levels of wildfire smoke in the three summers covered by the report.

Crime
5 months ago
Lynden Police respond to RV fire at construction company

Lynden Police says no injuries were reported during the fire.

Local
5 months ago
No injuries reported from residential fire at 22 North

An investigation into its cause is ongoing.

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