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Janicki to expand operations into third state

The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.

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Mount Vernon bridge to partially close for a year

The aging bridge was last painted in 1990.

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Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid

The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.

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Lifestyle Lookout: First Fridays, Bleak Week, Scottish Gathering and live music

We have a full docket of fun events for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

20 hours ago

Appeals court sides with Bellingham in vaccine mandate suit

Mayor Seth Fleetwood issued an executive order in September 2021 requiring COVID-19 vaccines for city workers, volunteers and contractors.

23 hours ago

Deadline approaching to apply for federal aid from December flooding

Affected residents can apply online or get in-person help at a local Disaster Assistance Center.

24 hours ago

Summer food assistance underway for WA K-12 students

The program is expected to help feed over half a million kids across the state.

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WTA announces service changes around WWU

The new schedule takes effect on June 14 in an effort to streamline bus routes.

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City of Ferndale announces 2026 Summer of Fun

It kicks off on Friday, June 12 with Community Game Night at Pioneer Pavilion followed by the first Flicks in the Park featuring Zootopia 2.

2 days ago

Skagit County puts temporary hold on data center applications

The county is aiming to get ahead of what is sees as an inevitable debate by placing regulations around the facilities.

2 days ago

Bellingham finalizes speed limit reductions, set to roll out over next three years

Starting this summer, the city's default speed limit will be reduced from 25 to 20 mph for most downtown and residential streets.

2 days ago

Ferndale Police to conduct active shooter training at Horizon Middle School in June

The trainings will begin in the early evening every Thursday throughout the month.

2 days ago

Blaine man sentenced in crash that killed Lynden school bus driver

Police learned he had sent suicidal texts to his friend in the hours leading up to the crash.

3 days ago

Bureau of Land Management issues advisory on wildfire preparedness

The bureau aims to cut down on human-caused wildfires this summer.

3 days ago

Ecology opens public comment on next phase of Georgia-Pacific cleanup

The Port of Bellingham is expected to begin work on the west end of the site later this year.

3 days ago

Bellingham streamlines PayByPhone parking downtown

According to the city, nearly 60% of people parking downtown pay through their phone.

3 days ago

Whatcom County monitoring travelers for Ebola amid outbreak in Africa

The risk to the public remains extremely low, with no confirmed Ebola cases in the U.S.

3 days ago

Wrong-way driver in Blaine blames self-driving car

Blaine Police ticketed the driver, who was not impaired.

3 days ago

Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening

Though the bridge isn't on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.

6 days ago

Initiative to repeal ‘millionaire’s tax’ likely heading to voters

Let's Go Washington well on its way to placing measure on the November election ballot.

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