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2 weeks ago
State Patrol searches for witnesses of alleged assault on Washington State Ferry to Anacortes
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office says the incident occurred when a woman was walking off the ferry from San Juan Island to Anacortes on Aug. 21.
2 weeks ago
Dept. of Health issues recreational shellfish harvesting closure in Samish Bay
As always, shellfish harvesters are advised to check the state’s shellfish safety map before digging.
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Testing data of Washington state education assessment shows modest improvements in math, reading
Parents and families can contact their child's school or school district for more information about their student's assessment results.
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New report sheds light on who uses Whatcom County supportive housing programs
The report noted that the shortage of treatment for behavioral and substance use disorders poses a critical challenge for the programs.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham Walmart encampment landowner ordered to pay city
A judge ruled in late August that there was no legal reason to put that responsibility on the city and ordered the woman to pay the initial abatement costs.
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Whatcom County names local, national firms to design and build new jail
The new jail on LaBounty Drive in Ferndale is expected to be finished by summer 2028 at the earliest.
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WTA bus routes in Bellingham may change in 2026
What the agency plans to do is simplify routes that service the university and add transfer spots so the buses can make more trips shuttling from the university.
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Whatcom County businesses grapple with tariff uncertainty as trade war wages on
From breweries to yarn shops to business advocates in the region, the conversation and impacts of tariffs continue.
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DUI arrests in Bellingham continue to rise above prior averages
The number of citywide DUIs this year is also significantly higher than during the same time periods between 2019 and 2024.
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Section of Mount Baker Highway to close for Mt. Baker Hill Climb race
The Mt. Baker Hill Climb starts at Snowater Road near Chair 9 and takes cyclists on a 22.4-mile ride along the Nooksack River before climbing up to Artist Point on Mount Baker with a total elevation gain of 4,482 ft.
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Washington businesses impacted by drought emergency can now apply for federal loans
Farmers, ranchers and other agricultural producers do not quality for this financial assistance.
2 weeks ago
Lynden man pleads not guilty in Bellingham assault case
His trial is tentatively scheduled to begin on Oct. 10 and is expected to last four days.
2 weeks ago
Allegiant announces non-stop flights to Burbank from Bellingham
The expansion is part of Allegiant adding the Hollywood Burbank Airport as one of its new destination cities.
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Whatcom Humane Society receives massive influx of stray cats, seeks community assistance
They're also reminding owners to microchip or put a collar on their cats so they can be returned home if they're lost.
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Political action committee ‘Let’s Go Washington’ proposes two initiatives to state legislature
The Parent's Bill of Rights and transgender student athletes are the subject of the two initiatives.
2 weeks ago
Tastiest Taco Competition begins this fall in Whatcom County
The third annual competition, hosted by United Way of Whatcom County, is putting eight restaurants head-to-head to see which location has the best taco.
2 weeks ago
Perry Fire continues to burn over 1,500 acres on west side of Ross Lake
The National Parks Service says that a smoke inversion made things difficult above the Perry Fire, especially for aerial water drops and surveillance over the weekend.
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Sudden Valley fire station to undergo renovation this fall
South Whatcom Fire Chief Mitch Nolze says that Fire Station 22, better known as the Sudden Valley Station, recently received a building permit from the county.
2 weeks ago
Mortgage rates drop due to weak job reports in Whatcom County
As of Friday, Sept. 5, mortgage rates are hovering around 6.3%.
2 weeks ago
Washington Department of Ecology rejects federal draft report that it says diminishes effects of climate change
Ecology says the U.S. Department of Energy’s findings ignore decades of research and are being used to justify rolling back climate rules.
