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6 days ago
Whatcom County Executive issues biennium budget recommendations
County departments had been warned of layoffs and budget cuts earlier this year.
6 days ago
Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development
The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.
7 days ago
Delays expected as construction work closes portion of NB Meridian
City of Bellingham crews will be working on a several-monthslong project intended to support future development in the area.
7 days ago
Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings
The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.
1 week ago
Three people in Whatcom County sickened in salmonella outbreak
Health officials say the illnesses are all linked to Evergreen Fresh Broccoli Sprouts, a company based in Idaho.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies help locate missing Orcas Island man
The man was reported missing Wednesday morning.
1 week ago
Port of Bellingham approves plan for final cleanup at site of former pulp mill
Construction is expected to begin in November and last three to five years.
1 week ago
Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed
September is Emergency Preparedness Month.
1 week ago
Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout
We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
Pet food recall impacting products for cats, dogs
A regional pet food producer issued the recall late last week.
1 week ago
Giant spiders in your home this September? More likely than you think | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – As we get into the latter part of the year, it is time to talk…
1 week ago
Skagit County updates burn ban
A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.
1 week ago
Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network
New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.
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.
