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Business
1 year 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.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out a thriller, Kraken win streak snapped, prep baseballupdate and more

The Mariners used a furious late-game rally to stun their division rivals in walk-off fashion this afternoon.

Government
1 year 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
1 year 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. 

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Aurielle Buermann: Race Director of Ski to Sea and the Mt. Baker Hill Climb

Buermann is just weeks away from her first Ski to Sea as race director of the heritage event in Whatcom County.

Traffic
1 year 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.

Northwest Sports
1 year ago
Northwest Sports Update: Mariners pull out key divisional win, Robles injury update and more

The Mariners’ leadoff hitter will be out much longer than initially expected.

Elections
1 year ago
BRIEF: Special election ballots mailed for Meridian School District’s $71 million bond measure

Ballots are due in a drop box or must be postmarked by April 22 in order to count.

Local
1 year ago
Whatcom County agencies crack down on distracted drivers

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month and Whatcom County is taking part in the state-wide campaign. 

Local
1 year ago
Unionized PeaceHealth workers hold vote to authorize strike in Bellingham

The union is made up of more than 900 service workers, lab assistants and imaging technicians.