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4 weeks ago
Bellingham lifts total burn ban
Backyard bonfires are allowed once more inside the city. The city is still reminding people to exercise caution when setting fires.
4 weeks ago
Public health professional appointed Skagit County coroner
Commissioners voted to fill the vacancy left by outgoing Coroner Hayley Thompson.
4 weeks ago
25 years later: The Pacific Northwest unites at the border to remember 9/11 | Contributed
A memorial at Peace Arch Park brought together military members, first responders, local officials and community members to remember the events from 25 years ago.
4 weeks ago
Washington students could see new path to graduation under new proposal
The proposal would expand student options while focusing on career readiness, financial education and life skills.
4 weeks ago
Paid street parking to expand in Bellingham
City officials say that the boost in parking revenue will get reinvested back into downtown businesses and the programs supporting them.
4 weeks ago
Permit scams on the rise in Bellingham
The city warned residents of similar scam attempts earlier this year.
4 weeks ago
Upgraded Amtrak Cascade fleet to begin service on Sept. 30
The new generation of trains boast an increased seating capacity and other upgrades to the passenger experience.
4 weeks ago
Lynden names Bryan Brice as interim fire chief
Brice is coming out of retirement after spending eight years as fire chief in Mount Vernon.
4 weeks ago
Overnight paving to shut down parts of E Badger Rd in Lynden
Work will be done across a 4.5 mile stretch of the road.
4 weeks ago
Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County
Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.
1 month ago
State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027
The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.
1 month ago
State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements
New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.
1 month ago
Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings
It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.
1 month ago
Whatcom Chief to depart for annual dry dock outage on Saturday
There will be pedestrian-only ferry service between Lummi Island and Gooseberry Point until early October.
1 month ago
Ferndale City Council votes against public safety sales tax
The council may reconsider the criminal justice tax in the future after more changes are made.
1 month ago
US banning dairy products, most alcohol and motorcycles from Canada in growing trade war
The rupture has upended one of the world’s closest relationships.
1 month ago
Dragon Improv, Oktoberfest at Trackside, Lynden Whiskey Event and more | Lifestyle Lookout
Football is on the television, sweaters are coming off the hangers, and October is approaching fast. We have a bunch of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.
