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2 weeks ago
Washington sues U.S. Dept. of Education over student loan relief rule change
According to the state Attorney General's Office, more than 23,000 borrowers from Washington had $1.6 million in student loans forgiven under the program over the past four years.
2 weeks ago
Rain and wind gusts are back in the forecast this week for Bellingham
Light snow is in the forecast starting on Tuesday through Sunday in the Cascades above 1500 ft.
2 weeks ago
Twin Sisters Creamery urges customers to discard cheese amidst E. coli outbreak
The company says it's identified which specific batches were affected by the outbreak but says it's impossible to determine which batch people may have purchased at a retail store.
2 weeks ago
As clocks fall back this Sunday, days in the Pacific Northwest will be shorter until 2026
The end of daylight saving time also brings biennial reminders from fire officials about checking your smoke detectors to make sure they still work.
2 weeks ago
Authorities identify human remains found near I-5 in Bellingham
The remains were found near Lakeway Drive earlier this year.
3 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson directs $2 million per week to support Washington foodbanks
Ferguson says the funding will be available to food banks starting on Nov. 3 and will continue weekly until SNAP funding is restored.
3 weeks ago
WTA seeks community input on proposed routes serving Western
WTA says it's struggled to adjust its current service to major spikes in crowds due to Western's synchronized class start times.
3 weeks ago
Atmospheric river in the forecast for Whatcom County this Halloween weekend
The region could also see some snow fall across the North Cascades, but snow levels aren't expected to drop until Sunday.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County voters recommended to place ballots in official drop boxes
The Secretary of State's Office says it can't guarantee that ballots mailed in the final week leading up to the election will be postmarked on time.
3 weeks ago
PeaceHealth to cut dozens of jobs at Bellingham hospital
Impacted roles include supply chain specialists, informaticists and some administrative services.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham Food Bank doubles food spending budget amidst SNAP’s looming suspension
Plus, the Salvation Army is partnering with Walmart to host food drives across the state this weekend.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County to host open house at severe weather shelter in Bellingham
In addition to guided tours, health officials will give a presentation before taking questions or comments.
3 weeks ago
Washington wins education funding lawsuits against Trump administration
My Bellingham Now previously reported that the department pulled the funding in September because the program curriculum mentioned diverse gender identities.
3 weeks ago
Food assistance benefits like SNAP to end in November with lack of federal funding
According to Gov. Bob Ferguson, roughly 1 million Washington residents use SNAP benefits every month to buy food.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office reaches tentative agreement to relocate
The county council will vote to approve the relocation at its meeting on Nov. 5 and the move is expected to be made as early as summer 2026.
3 weeks ago
Former WWU police officer under formal state level investigation
The former officer was fired from the university in 2024 after assaulting a suspect in handcuffs.
3 weeks ago
Atmospheric river, windy conditions in forecast for Halloween in Bellingham
Winds could reach up to 55 mph this weekend, with rainy conditions forecast for much of Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
3 weeks ago
Skagit County names new director of public health
The new director previously served as the director of strategic initiatives within the Commissioner's Office.
3 weeks ago
WSDOT to decide to relocate or demolish famed Bellingham graffiti rock
My Bellingham Now previously reported that two private property owners expressed interest in acquiring the rock while keeping it publicly accessible.
3 weeks ago
Cheese from Ferndale creamery linked to E. coli outbreak
Anyone who purchased the impacted cheeses is asked to throw them away and to sanitize any surfaces they may have touched.
