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Local
2 years ago
Washington State Department of Ecology announces new toxic chemical limits in water

The Washington State Department of Ecology announced that it updated the state’s aquatic life toxics criteria to include PFOA and PFOS, aluminum and 6 PPD-quinone.

Local
2 years ago
Nonprofits in Whatcom and Skagit Counties receive over $70k in funding from Puget Sound Energy

The Puget Sound Energy Foundation announced on Wednesday, Aug 14 that it’s awarding $500,000 in grants to 89 nonprofits around Washington as part of its 2024 community grant program.

Crime
2 years ago
Blaine police searching for reckless motorbike rider

Anyone with information on the biker is being asked to contact Blaine Police by calling 360-332-6769. 

Crime
2 years ago
Person of interest identified following fatal fire in Concrete

Mount Vernon Police say 49-year-old Jason M. Birman is known to frequent both Whatcom and Skagit counties.

Tribal News
2 years ago
Proposed legislation aims to fight opioid crisis and increase Tribal jurisdiction

Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire says Tribes have been urging Congress for years to restore their jurisdiction over non-tribal drug dealers who are harming their communities.

Local
2 years ago
Downtown construction leads to temporary bridge installation on James Street

When paving is complete on the temporary James Street bridge, detour traffic will be redirected, and the Meador Avenue bridge will temporarily close.

Local
2 years ago
WTA proposes two new waterfront bus routes through downtown Bellingham

The interim routes would give WTA a baseline to build a more expanded service, which it’s aiming to launch in about a year.

Traffic
2 years ago
Lane closures on I-5 in Whatcom County could cause delays this week

Pack your patience if you’re driving through those areas and give crews plenty of room to work safely.

Elections
2 years ago
Minor party, independent presidential candidates list set for Washington ballots

Among the parties represented is the recently created Cascade Party led by Krist Novoselic, the former bassist of rock band Nirvana.