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2 weeks ago
Audit finds state’s K-12 funding system at risk for ‘catastrophic failure’
The state Superintendent's Office plans to replace the computer system by 2028.
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Whatcom County Health offering seasonal safe swimming tips
This week is Healthy and Safe Swimming Week.
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Ski to Sea in need of volunteers ahead of Sunday’s race
KGMI will be broadcasting from both the start and finish line starting at 7 a.m.
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Washington state posts fourth straight month of job losses in April
The state's unemployment rate rose slightly, continuing a more than year-long stretch of steady increases.
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Bellingham student facing felony charge over AI gun threat
District officials confirm no weapon was ever on campus.
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Proposal to reduce speed limits in Bellingham advances to final vote
If approved, the city's default speed limit would be reduced from 25 to 20 mph downtown and on most residential streets.
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Community members to present findings on Birch Bay incorporation
Previous studies claim the cost of incorporation would be way too high.
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Fish and Wildlife to stop accepting cash payments in June
It comes in response to the state's newly-passed law phasing out the penny.
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DOJ launches investigation into Washington state’s Corrections Center for Women
It came in response to reports of sexual and physical misconduct by biological male prisoners identifying as female against biological female prisoners.
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AG joins lawsuit targeting Washington federal loan recipients
Students in graduate and professional programs are seeing reductions in financial aid. This marks the 60th lawsuit AG Brown has filed against the federal administration.
2 weeks ago
Two killed in fiery Laurel crash
This marks the second fatal accident on the road in less than a week.
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Woman arrested after stabbing at Bellingham home
Her first court appearance is scheduled for Thursday.
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Ferndale celebrates Public Works Week with rock hunt
National Public Works Week is an annual event that raises awareness about how public works departments keep cities and towns across the country functioning and safe.
2 weeks ago
Gas prices smash records ahead of Memorial Day Weekend
Prices are forecast to reach their highest level for the holiday weekend in four years.
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Whatcom Fire District 1 places levy lid lift on August primary ballot
Voters approved the district's last levy lid lift in 2021 and the levy rate has gradually fallen since then.
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Applications now open for WA Cares Fund benefits
The benefits will become available starting July 1.
2 weeks ago
Custer murder suspect found incompetent to stand trial
61-year-old Donald Malone was previously set to go to trial in the killing of Bellingham accountant Vaughn Hagen.
2 weeks ago
Washington state monitoring two separate hantavirus situations
The health department says the risk to the public remains very low.
2 weeks ago
Fatal Axton Rd crash victim and suspect identified
The 28-year-old suspect made his first court appearance on Friday.
2 weeks ago
BRIEF: Ferndale man killed in Mount Baker Hwy crash
The crash sent a second driver to the hospital.
