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Government
9 hours ago
Whatcom County Council appoints Deborah Arthur as Deputy Executive

This comes as Whatcom County still looks to find a Medical Examiner.

Government
9 hours ago
Bellingham drivers could see lowered speed limits on city roads soon

Signs would be posted at Bellingham city limits that say all roads will have “20 mph speed limits unless posted otherwise” starting this summer.

Group of diverse students posing on campus steps, fists raised in solidarity.
Local
9 hours ago
Operational student employees at WWU union-certified

The OSEs are the first student workers in the state to be recognized as a union who perform work that isn’t directly research or instruction related.

Government
11 hours ago
Whatcom County Council approves criminal justice sales tax

The cities of Bellingham and Lynden, along with Skagit County, have instituted similar sales taxes since the state law went into effect.

Local
11 hours ago
Bellingham City Council approves logging contract with Janicki Logging and Construction

Thinning the trees on the former logging site would allow for more ecological biodiversity to thrive.

Person in red pants practicing chest compressions on a CPR manikin during a training drill with gloved hands.
Health and Wellness
12 hours ago
CONTRIBUTED: First Aid and CPR (the life you save could be your own)

Raise your hand if you’ve ever pressed your lips onto Resusci Annie. For generations, […]

Local Sports
19 hours ago
Jackson Merrill’s walk-off double caps 5-run 9th, Padres beat Mariners 7-6

Luke Raley hit a two-run home run, doubled and finished with a career-high four hits for the Mariners.

Local
1 day ago
Housing inspectors begin visits to flood damaged Whatcom County homes

Inspections are free, usually take about 45 minutes, and inspectors will never ask for money.

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