Bellingham’s winter shelter causing ‘disruption’ for surrounding neighborhood, residents say
GROVE, Okla. – A Grove couple is accused of using excessive exercise during blistering heat and freezing temperatures as a ...
The remains of all 10 people killed in Alaska plane crash have been recovered, authorities say
The remains of all 10 people killed when their small plane crashed into ice on the Bering Sea have been recovered, ...
State Ecology moving ahead with $27 million cleanup at contaminated Bellingham shipyard
A $27 million cleanup will start later this year on contamination that dates back 100 years or more from ship-building and ...
Lake Stevens sewer district trial delayed until April
In December 2024, the Lake Stevens City Council approved a 3% utility tax on the sewer district. The district will reflect the tax as a fee on residents’ sewer bills beginning in April 2025. The ...
Are WA Democrats really considering a ban on wood-burning fireplaces and wood stoves?
Senate Bill 5174, requested by the department, would ensure that new wood-burning devices — think: woodstoves and fireplaces — can’t be installed unless they meet certain certification requirements ...
Over $300 million in federal funds frozen in Washington State amidst political battle
Right now, state agencies in Washington State are under direction to analyze what federal funding streams are inaccessible to ...
Would tariffs affect border states like WA more than others? Here’s what to know
A trade war with Mexico and Canada would have ramifications across the country. Here’s how it would impact Washington state, ...
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Drug Ring Broken Up Just South of WA-Canadian Border
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office reports a drug ring has been broken up in a small community near the WA-Canadian border.
From the Editor: Making sense of all the chaos as Trump attempts to reshape our world
It’s been just over two weeks since Inauguration Day. Here’s our work so far and a renewed invitation to help shape our coverage.
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Bellingham citizens join national day of protest against Trump administration
Around 80 people stood on the corner of Cornwall Avenue and Magnolia Street in front of the Federal Building in Bellingham on Wednesday, Feb. 5, as part of a nationwide protest against the Trump ...
Southeast WA refugee group reeling after Trump orders. 30% of employees cut
About half of the organization’s staff members are former legal refugees fleeing persecution, war or violence.
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WA: Amtrak Cascades ridership nearly reached 1 million passengers in 2024 — a 41% increase
Amtrak continues to see post-pandemic growth in the Northwest, with ridership rising 41% last year on its route between Portland and Vancouver, British Columbia — which stops ...