Local
7 months ago
Bellingham Public Schools Foundation supports students impacted by recent ICE raids

The Family Support Fund is raising money to support impacted students.

Environmental
7 months ago
New Southern Resident Orca calf spotted near Victoria, B.C.

The Center for Whale Research says that researchers saw the newest member of the J Pod while travelling near Victoria, B.C. on Sunday.

Education
7 months ago
Washington State Superintendent pushes back against Trump Administration’s DEI ending order

It came in response to a letter sent out last week by the U.S. Department of Education threatening to withhold federal education funding from states unless they comply with the order.

National
7 months ago
Rep. Larsen introduces measure to combat Trump Administration tariffs

There’s currently a blanket 10% tariff on all U.S. imports, along with more significant tariffs on dozens of the country’s key trading partners.

Business
7 months ago
Whatcom County businesses suffer from drop in border crossing numbers

Southbound border crossings by B.C. residents have fallen more than 50% over the first eight days of April compared to the same time last year.

Government
7 months ago
Gov. Ferguson signs at least 18 new bills into law in the span of a week

Notably, HB 1209 will regulate the sale of sodium nitrite in the state, becoming the fourth state to do so.

Local
7 months ago
Unionized workers at PeaceHealth authorize a strike

My Bellingham Now previously reported that wages, medical benefits and safety issues due to short staffing have contributed to issues with creating a new contract. 

Traffic
7 months ago
WSDOT cameras begin watching for speeding drivers in Skagit County

Drivers caught by the cameras will receive a notice in the mail, but no fines will be issued.

Outdoors
7 months ago
WDFW closes Sauk, Skagit Rivers for all fishing

Both rivers will close on April 11 after lower-than-expected returns of steelhead.

Environmental
7 months ago
Whatcom County to host water adjudication seminars this spring

A regional water rights consultant will offer demonstrations and provide more information about the adjudication process.

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