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Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

12 states argue the proposed merger would “extinguish competition” while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.

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Education
3 weeks ago
AG Nick Brown sues Department of Education over mental health grant cuts

The cuts stand to cost Washington schools over $20 million.

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National
3 weeks ago
Bellingham man accused in D.C. troop shooting hospitalized

According to prosecutors, Rahmanullah Lakanwal has been refusing food and sometimes water.

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Business
3 weeks ago
AG’s office settles two lawsuits against Block, Cash App

In addition to the monetary settlement, Block has also agreed to make changes to their policies and stop making misleading claims about their services.

Local
4 weeks ago
Port of Bellingham lands $23.5 million to rebuild shipping terminal

North Pier upgrades are expected to add port jobs and generate millions in annual economic impact for Whatcom County.

Local
1 month ago
Average gas prices in Whatcom County fall below five dollar mark

It marks the first time the county has dropped below five dollars per gallon since mid-March.

Elections
1 month ago
Judge rules in favor of WA, blocks Trump administration from tightening mail-in voting

The president’s executive order requiring states to provide voter registration lists to the federal government was ruled unconstitutional.

Environmental
1 month ago
Washington links carbon market with California, Quebec

The agreement will set new precedents for greenhouse gas reductions and investments in clean energy among businesses across the three jurisdictions.

Crime
1 month ago
Washington man arrested for plot to attack the White House

The Belfair resident has been linked to plans involving an attack at the UFC Freedom 250 event.

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Environmental
2 months ago
Federal ruling restores green light for wind energy development

Washington was among 17 states that sued the Trump administration over an order freezing federal permitting.