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4 weeks ago

Weekend lane reduction planned for I-5 in Bellingham

The work is part of a multi-county project to replace concrete panels along I-5.

4 weeks ago

Air quality alert issued for Whatcom, Skagit Counties

Smoke from eastern WA and BC wildfires has led to a reduction in air quality.

4 weeks ago

Northwest Washington Fair, author talks, a mural festival and live music | Lifestyle Lookout

There’s plenty to do this weekend in our neck of the woods. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

4 weeks ago

Auditor’s Office reviewing hundreds of challenged ballots amid dead heat for state Senate

Michael Shepard leads Eamonn Collins by 20 votes after the updated tally Wednesday afternoon.

4 weeks ago

Fire weather advisories in effect for eastern Whatcom County

The warnings come as the air quality worsened throughout the entire county on Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

Whatcom County appoints new director of planning and development

James Marks has 20 years of experience in similar roles, including director of planning at the Alaska Department of Transportation.

4 weeks ago

Voter-approved initiative to fund Whatcom County childcare program

Roughly 1,400 children are eligible for subsidies to help pay for childcare.

4 weeks ago

New Whatcom County jail heads to design phase after council approves framework

The approved programming places the jail's size at about 150,000 square feet with between 450 and 460 beds.

4 weeks ago

Residents vacate King Mountain encampment, cleanup underway

The site will be logged in an effort to prevent people from returning.

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5 hours ago in Government, Lifestyle, Local, Outdoors, Trending

Burn ban downgraded in Whatcom County

Bellingham's total burn ban is still in effect. Be sure to check the local municipality's rules before starting any fires.

8 hours ago in Crime, Local, Trending

Family of deceased Whatcom County Jail inmate files federal lawsuit

The man was hospitalized in 2023 after jail staff found him unconscious in his cell.

9 hours ago in Health and Wellness, Lifestyle, Local

State approves 22% average rate increase for individual health insurance in 2027

The rate hike affects nearly 250,000 Washingtonians who don't receive coverage through their employer.

9 hours ago in Education, Government, Local, Trending

State Superintendent calls to restore budget cuts, notes student improvements

New data shows steady global declines in reading and math skills.

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Whatcom County Council to test changes aimed at shortening meetings

It comes in response to a growing workload for county staff that has resulted in up to 16-hour meeting days.

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