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Ballots to be mailed out to Whatcom County voters starting Oct. 15
Voters will decide on a state constitutional amendment, local initiatives, numerous council races on the city and county levels, school district directors and a Port of Bellingham seat.
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Lummi Nation celebrates Indigenous People’s Day
The night's festivities will center around weaving the past, present and future.
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Skagit County Planning Commission seeks public input on proposed agritourism policies
The planning commission is scheduled to make a decision on the proposed changes on Nov. 18.
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Blaine man sentenced to over 15 years in prison for assaulting former partner
The man will not be allowed to make contact with the woman after he's released from prison.
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Cooler temperatures bring frost into Whatcom County’s forecast this week
About 2-4 inches of snow is expected in the higher elevations of the North Cascades through Monday night.
2 weeks ago
Dept. of Health receives second round of funding for food assistance program in Washington
The DOH is advising program users that some WIC officers may temporarily close as a result of the shutdown.
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Overnight lane closures set for I-5 in Ferndale through Oct. 17
The work is part of a project to improve a 10-mile stretch of the highway between Blaine and the Nooksack River.
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Cooler temperatures bring snow into North Cascades forecast
The weather could also make for a windy few days in Whatcom County, with coastal winds reaching up to 35 mph.
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Western Washington University sees drop in enrollment
That's roughly 300 less than last year's incoming class, marking the third straight fall of declining enrollment following a post-pandemic surge.
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State officials voice concerns over harassment of signature gatherers
Conservative political action committee Let's Go Washington says its group has been the target of harassment, vandalism and theft while gathering signatures for its two new initiatives.
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Whatcom County warns of potential listeria contamination in ready-to-eat meals
Anyone who may have the affected products in their fridge or freezer should throw it away or return it to where they bought it.
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Local authorities search for missing U.S. citizen last seen near Canadian border
Anyone who may have seen him over the past two years is asked to contact White Rock RCMP.
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Whatcom County approves lease for severe weather shelter
County Health and Community Services adds that they're still hiring on-call shelter attendants, including lead positions.
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Lynden City Council considers sales tax increase ordinance
If approved by the council, Lynden's expected fiscal impact would be up to $400,000 in a year and the tax would go into effect in January.
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Port of Bellingham plans to boost economy in Point Roberts
Port staff will present the strategy to a community advisory committee in Point Roberts on Oct. 16 before getting feedback from residents.
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Whatcom County farm reaches settlement over illegal irrigation allegations
As part of the agreement, the farm will install telemetric water meters that will allow Ecology to monitor the site and make sure RAN doesn't have any more violations.
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Ferndale Halloween home decorating contest returns
Participants have until Oct. 20 to register, and voting opens on Oct. 24.
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Sustainable Connections co-founder, Executive Director announces resignation
Long saw an expansion of the organization during his tenure, working in a variety of sectors within Whatcom County.
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New details emerge following break-in into state capitol building
The Capitol building is back open to the public, but certain spaces are closed off as the damage starts to get repaired.
2 weeks ago
Lummi health officials warn community of dangerous drugs following multiple overdoses
The center says Narcan alone was not enough, and the response required ongoing breathing support.
