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12 hours ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Local, Outdoors, Trending
Skagit County announces complete burn ban
The ban is for unincorporated Skagit County and mirrors what Whatcom County implemented last month.
12 hours ago in Crime, Dedicated To Service, Government, Local, Trending
New Whatcom County Jail faces key vote Tuesday
The council has a chance to accept initial programming for the jail, including the building size and bed count.
12 hours ago in Crime, Dedicated To Service, Local
Motorcycle cops expected to make a comeback in Bellingham
The unit was shut down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Other grant dollars going elsewhere in the state will be spent on technology upgrades, officer training, crime prevention programs and specialized equipment.
13 hours ago in Local, Traffic
Amtrak Cascades service suspended between Seattle and Portland
A warehouse fire near the tracks in Portland led to a temporary service suspension.
15 hours ago in Environmental, Health and Wellness, Local, Outdoors, Trending, Weather
Wildfires spread in east Whatcom County, B.C. over the weekend
The Border 2 and Luna fires are each burning several thousand acres in the North Cascades while 0% contained.
Bellingham man accused of racial slurs, urinating on business owner
He's also believed to have broken windows at the victim's business in the suspected hate crime.
3 days ago in Elections, Government, Local, Trending
Recount likely as Shepard leads Collins by nine votes in state Senate race | Elections
The winner between the two Democrats will join Republican Erika Creydt on the general election ballot in November.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, Local
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair
Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.
4 days ago in Dedicated To Service, Environmental, Government, Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Weather
What’s Emergency Management? (And why should you care?) | Contributed
Gov. Bob Ferguson has declared late last month that August is Emergency Management Awareness Month in Washington state.
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