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2 weeks ago
Residents vacate King Mountain encampment, cleanup underway
The site will be logged in an effort to prevent people from returning.
2 weeks ago
WA raw pet food manufacturer the subject of Dept. of Justice food safety lawsuit
A complaint was filed after pathogenic bacteria was allegedly found in the company's products.
2 weeks ago
City council moves forward with new protections for renters in Bellingham
One of the changes aims to close a loophole that gives tenants less time to accept rent hikes.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council gives final approval to permanently remove parking minimums
Minimum parking requirements for new developments have been suspended since January 2025.
2 weeks ago
Full closure of Hwy 9 near Mount Vernon starts Wednesday
Crews will be installing a new fish-passable culvert.
2 weeks ago
WWU announces largest planned gift in school history
The $10.5 million contribution from Peter and Judith Hallson will establish an endowed deanship in the College of Science and Engineering.
2 weeks ago
Spilled soda cans cause backup on I-5 northbound in Bellingham
The right lane was closed near Iowa St. for about 45 minutes while crews cleaned up the mess.
2 weeks ago
Skagit County announces complete burn ban
The ban is for unincorporated Skagit County and mirrors what Whatcom County implemented last month.
2 weeks ago
Motorcycle cops expected to make a comeback in Bellingham
The unit was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other grant dollars going elsewhere in the state will be spent on technology upgrades, officer training, crime prevention programs and specialized equipment.
2 weeks ago
Amtrak Cascades service suspended between Seattle and Portland
A warehouse fire near the tracks in Portland led to a temporary service suspension.
2 weeks ago
Wildfires spread in east Whatcom County, B.C. over the weekend
The Border 2 and Luna fires are each burning several thousand acres in the North Cascades while 0% contained.
3 weeks ago
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections
The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.
3 weeks ago
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair
Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.
3 weeks ago
What’s Emergency Management? (And why should you care?) | Contributed
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared late last month that August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Washington state.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham City Council to consider rental inspection updates
The suggested changes come roughly two years after the city overhauled rental inspection rules.
3 weeks ago
Pair of wildfires reported in Skagit County
One of the fires has since been extinguished, while the other is burning on mountainous slope.
3 weeks ago
Paving work may cause delays on SR 11, 20, I-5
Some of the paving is scheduled during the daytime.
3 weeks ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by spring freeze
Small businesses, private nonprofits and faith-based organizations from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
3 weeks ago
Unique Blaine cafe to close upon owners’ retirement
Customers are encouraged to stop in, especially if they have a spare gift card lying around.
3 weeks ago
Birch Bay Waterslides agrees to $4 million settlement in injury lawsuit
A Skagit County man suffered a severe leg injury at the park in August 2023.
