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4 weeks ago

Alleyway closures in downtown Bellingham approved by city council

The ordinance carries the maximum penalty of $1,000 or 90 days incarceration for accessing a closed alley without permission. 

4 weeks ago

Bellingham, Sea-Tac airports elude nationwide delays amid TSA troubles

Neither airport has seen an increase in security line wait times despite hours-long delays across the country.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham City Council approves plans for Civic Athletic Complex upgrades

The plan includes the potential for a new indoor community recreation center and disc golf course.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Ferguson signs over 40 bills in Olympia this week

The bills signed tackled issues ranging from artificial intelligence to the death of the penny.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund addresses I-5 landslide, delays on local roads

More updates about the cleanup and repair plan are expected to be announced by WSDOT on Wednesday, March 25.

4 weeks ago

Wind advisory issued for Tuesday as flood risk comes to an end in Whatcom, Skagit counties

Forecasters expect conditions to dry and warm up by the end of the week.

4 weeks ago

Soap Lake man arrested following highway chase out of Bellingham

The man is facing a felony charge ahead of what could be his fifth DUI conviction.

4 weeks ago

Gas prices near record highs in Whatcom County

Prices at the pump have risen nearly a dollar over the past month.

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