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Elections

Whatcom Conservation District seeks candidates for board

Public may participate in March 21 election

Jan. 5, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic Agenda: Jan. 5 – 11, 2023

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

Jan. 5, 2023 4:50 a.m.

Education

Squalicum assistant principals moved to administrative jobs

3 accused of failing to report sexual assault to remain employed

Jan. 4, 2023 6:12 p.m.

Government

Reports of December storms damage due Jan. 6

Those affected can submit damage reports to county

Jan. 4, 2023 6:12 p.m.

Education

Ferndale students begin new year in a new building

School district nears completion of $125 million capital project

Jan. 4, 2023 4:28 p.m.

Health

Crisis Stabilization Center renamed to honor longtime social worker

Center’s services seek to promote mental health, reduce incarceration

Updated Jan. 10, 2023 4:41 p.m.

Law & Justice

2 arrested in power substation vandalism in Washington

Attacks left more than 15,000 customers without power

Jan. 4, 2023 10:34 a.m.

Profiles

Backstage at Mount Baker Theatre with John Purdie

Stewarding the beloved community resource is ‘an honor’

Jan. 4, 2023 5:55 a.m.

Environment

Explainer: How could the Defense Production Act restart Intalco?

Feds eye alternatives for smelter restart

Jan. 4, 2023 5:50 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Mount Baker’s lodge cats?

Cats have roamed around the lodges for more than two decades

Jan. 4, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Business Matters

Business climate hopes for 2023 include more staff, stability

Local business organizations share expectations for the new year

Updated Jan. 4, 2023 9:30 a.m.

Environment

12.9% utility rate hike rejected in favor of smaller increase

Customers will see about 8.7% rate hike in 2023, 1.7% increase in 2024

Jan. 3, 2023 4:08 p.m.