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Americans step out for their nation’s 250th in a proud moment sown with division and doubt

One of the stars of the American firmament once advised citizens of all stripes how to express their love of country. Mark Twain's long-ago words capture how Americans are stepping out this week to wish their nation a happy milestone birthday.

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Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits

A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

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Washington’s gas tax to rise 2% starting July 1

Drivers in the state will now pay about 75 cents per gallon in state and federal taxes.

A clinician holds an elderly patient’s hand in a wheelchair, conveying care and support. A clipboard is visible nearby for notes.

4 weeks ago

WA Cares Fund benefits available on July 1 for long-term care support

Most workers in Washington have been paying 0.58% of their paychecks into the fund since 2023.

4 weeks ago

Latest water supply update paints murky future for drought conditions in Washington

The state is on track for its third warmest water year on record.

Crowd seated on blankets at an outdoor festival with rusted silo structures in the background and string lights overhead.

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Bellingham hosting watch parties for US knockout match Wednesday

The official Fan Zone watch party at the waterfront starts at 1 p.m. with a Seattle-hosted match before the U.S. plays at 5.

Row of residential waste and recycling bins with yellow, blue, and green lids along a white picket fence.

4 weeks ago

Proposed standards on compost contamination seeks public feedback

The department wants to get ahead what they expect will be a great increase in compostable materials over the next decade.

4 weeks ago

South Whatcom Fire Authority to limit emergency response outside jurisdiction

Response times could rise around Lake Whatcom, Lookout Mountain, Chuckanut Mountain and parts of Galbraith Mountain.

Signboard advertising an apartment for rent with a blue price strip in the foreground.

4 weeks ago

Signatures submitted for rental price fixing initiative in Bellingham

If the signatures are verified, the initiative would be placed on the November general election ballot.

4 weeks ago

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

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