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WA House 40th District | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for the Washington state 40th District Representative Postition 2.
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Whatcom County’s Wildfire Risk, What You Need to Know | Contributed
The county in the vortex of a Red Flag wildfire warning and officials are upgrading the Burn Ban to Stage 2 as heat, wind and other conditions lead to critical fire weather conditions.
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Washington AG reaches settlement with genetic testing company
The lawsuit alleges the company failed to protect customer's data, impacting almost 7 million people across the country and over 200,000 Washingtonians.
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Whatcom County Council requires more public notice before tax hikes
Any proposed increases will now be announced through several public channels.
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Washington’s unemployment rate stays flat in June despite job gains
The state hasn't seen its seasonally-adjusted unemployment rate drop since November 2024.
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Port of Bellingham Commission District 4 | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Port of Bellingham Commissioner Seat 4.
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WA Senate 42nd District | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Washington state Senate, 42nd District.
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Whatcom County Prosecutor | PRIMARY 2026
Here are responses to questions sent to each candidate in the race for Whatcom County Prosecuting Attorney.
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Everything you need to know about fire impacts in northwest Washington, southern B.C.
Forecasted thunderstorms have also prompted a fire weather alert as we see a drop in air quality.
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Northwest Tune-Up Festival | Photos
A collection of daring bikers attended, showing off their technical prowess on the tracks. Musical acts decorated the airwaves while bike companies and specialists displayed their products.
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Barkley Village owners announce partnership with Whatcom Family YMCA
Public input will be welcome in designing a new, upgraded facility.
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Way Station sees high demand for support services in first year
The facility served nearly 1,400 people over its first year in downtown Bellingham.
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‘Code Red’ issued for NW blood supply
Bloodworks NW needs at least 1,000 donors per day to re-up its supply to adequate levels.
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Bellingham increases fee rates for fast-charging EV stations
City-operated Level 3 charging fees will increase while Level 2 rates remain unchanged.
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Suspect arrested after Fisherman’s Memorial vandalized at Zuanich Point Park
The statue, which was erected in 1999, honors commercial fishing families and those who lost their lives at sea.
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Advocacy group aiming to add more bike, pedestrian protections around Bellingham
Yard signs have been popping up at the site of crashes involving pedestrians and/or bikes.
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Washington co-leads lawsuit against Paramount-Warner Bros. merger
12 states argue the proposed merger would "extinguish competition" while raising prices, lowering quality and reducing jobs.
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Flood mitigation project set to begin on Iowa Street
Drivers will see temporary detours and road closures at night for about two weeks starting Monday.
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Mount Baker Theatre to get new seats, carpeting among upgrades for 100th season
It's been over 30 years since the theatre got new seats.
3 weeks ago
Flood aid now available for Whatcom County families with young children
December's flooding is estimated to have impacted more than 100 children ages 5 and under in the county.
