Education
3 weeks ago
WWU partners with Whatcom Community College to boost university enrollment

Admission to WWU is now guaranteed for any WCC student that has a cumulative 2.5 GPA or higher and has completed one of two Associate’s transfer degrees.

Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Kroger issues food recalls for potential listeria contamination, other materials found in products

All items were sold in stores throughout the country, including Fred Meyer.  

Government
4 weeks ago
Skagit County announces 90-day hiring freeze

The county is also considering a new public safety sales tax, similar to the one Bellingham will likely adopt.

Local
4 weeks ago
UPDATE: WTA finalizes purchase of former Base Camp property

The organization plans to add housing and office space to the property on Cornwall Avenue.

Government
4 weeks ago
Orcas Island resident detained by Israeli military while on flotilla to Gaza

U.S. Representative Rick Larsen says he’s been in touch with woman’s family and is working to get her released.

Education
4 weeks ago
Water at Silver Beach Elementary School tests with high levels of lead, Dept. of Health data shows

Additional data showed lead levels in the water from the other sink returned to safe limits.

Government
4 weeks ago
State leaders speak out over Trump administration’s cuts to energy projects in Washington

That includes funding for 11 projects in Washington, including the Pacific Northwest Hydrogen Hub which included a key site in Ferndale.

Government
4 weeks ago
Rep. Rick Larsen outlines impacts of federal government shutdown in Whatcom County

Larsen notes that many government agencies will have furloughed workers, so help desks may have little-to-no staffing.

Local
4 weeks ago
Burn ban lifted for unincorporated Skagit County

Cooler weather and several days of substantial precipitation led to the burn ban lifts, which had been in place since June 15. 

Crime
4 weeks ago
Lynden man arrested for bringing a weapon on school property

Police later determined that the suspect isn’t legally allowed to own a firearm because he is a registered sex offender.

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