×
Government
1 year ago
Mount Vernon institutes hiring freeze amidst multimillion-dollar budget shortfall

Mayor Pete Donovan made the announcement in an email to city employees on Thursday, April 10.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Storm draft French sensation, Kraken play season finale, Mariners hit the road and more

The Seattle Storm came out of the WNBA Draft with an international sensation to bolster their frontcourt.

Government
1 year ago
Lawmakers in Olympia move forward with new gun permit requirements

The new bill would require gun buyers to obtain a permit prior to purchasing a firearm.

Business
1 year ago
Bellingham Cold Storage to be acquired by Michigan-based warehouse giant

BCS has occupied space on the Bellingham Waterfront since 1946 and supports roughly 1,200 year-round jobs.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners sweep, Storm on the clock and Kraken wind down

The Mariners have won four straight coming off their best series of the season.

Government
1 year ago
FEMA denies state’s request for disaster relief funds from bomb cyclone

According to the governor’s office, the storm caused an estimated $34 million in damage to public highways, public utilities and electrical grids in Washington state.

Traffic
1 year ago
BRIEF: Left lane of SB I-5 to close this week for daytime maintenance

Drivers are advised to expect delays and to drive slowly in order to keep the road crew safe. 

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Bellingham realtor Ethan Hunger awarded state-wide recognition

Hunger has raised nearly $400,000 for the Bellingham Food Bank by burning as many calories as he can in one day, once a year. 

Government
1 year ago
Local senator sponsors amendment to change rent control bill in Washington state

The House and Senate will have to agree on the amendments before it goes to the governor for his approval.

Community Events
1 year ago
PHOTOS: “Peace, Love and a Handshake” rallies continue this weekend at border crossing in Blaine

The gathering will end with participants lining up for a hockey-style handshake.