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Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
1 week ago
New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham
City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.
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WA leaders warn USPS changes could delay ballot postmarks
Whatcom County saw 40% more ballots were rejected due to a late postmark in this year's primary election than in 2024.
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Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man
The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.
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Gloria Steinem, a potent voice of US feminism and co-founder of Ms. Magazine, dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated author and activist who became one of the most visible symbols and potent voices of the U.S. women's movement and a fierce advocate for feminist causes for over six decades, has died. She was 92.
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Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham
Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.
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WWU, Ferndale School District receive state grants to improve energy efficiency
Several school districts in Skagit County were also among the recipients.
1 week ago
Blaine Harbor cleanup project on hold due to funding issue
The site is considered "shovel-ready" for cleanup.
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Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs
A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.
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Tiger Woods pleads no contest to reckless driving charge over rollover crash in Florida
Tiger Woods pleaded no contest to a reckless driving charge Wednesday following a rollover crash in March near his home in Florida where he initially was accused of driving under the influence.
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Skagit County updates burn ban
A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.
1 week ago
Five more counties added to wildfire declaration list
It comes a day after the IRS granted other hard-hit counties an extension on some taxes.
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Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A jury found Duane "Keffe D" Davis guilty of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur, finally bringing a measure of resolution to a case that had gripped hip-hop fans and lingered in the public imagination for decades.
2 weeks ago
Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores
Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.
2 weeks ago
Hatchery Chinook return to Bellingham Bay
Annual salmon run brings fish back to Bellingham Bay and Maritime Heritage Park, supporting orcas and local fisheries.
2 weeks ago
IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires
Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.
2 weeks ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting
Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn't require a public vote.
2 weeks ago
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
Closing arguments are scheduled Monday in one of hip-hop's most anticipated trials for the man accused of orchestrating the death of Tupac Shakur. Duane "Keffe D" Davis, 63, faces a single count of murder with a deadly weapon with the intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang in the killing of Shakur in Las Vegas nearly 30 years ago.
2 weeks ago
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
At least two bodies have been recovered since a major flash flood swept through the Grand Canyon, park officials said Monday, as search and recovery efforts continued for about 15 people still missing.
2 weeks ago
Challenge on ballot language for tax repeal initiative heads to WA Supreme Court
The disclosure tells voters the measure to repeal the Millionaire's Tax would reduce funding for K-12 education, higher education and human services.
