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Elections

22-year-old state senator announces election bid

Simon Sefzik was appointed to fill Doug Ericksen's seat

Feb. 9, 2022 4:55 p.m.

COVID-19

Gov. Inslee: Decision on indoor mask mandate soon

Elective surgery restrictions, outdoor mask mandate to be lifted

Feb. 9, 2022 3:39 p.m.

Government

Senate approves temporary $35 cap on 30-day insulin supply

The cap would start next year

Feb. 9, 2022 10:54 a.m.

Law & Justice

Man arrested after shots fired at Bellingham Bay

Suspect had a rifle and 117 rounds of ammunition

Feb. 9, 2022 7:38 a.m.

Local

AARP offering free tax services in Bellingham for first time in two years

Services will be provided through April 13

Feb. 9, 2022 6:42 a.m.

Flooding

Hovander Park is closed due to flood damage

Opening is expected mid-May, but could be gradual

Feb. 9, 2022 5:10 a.m.

Elections

Ferndale School District levy passes

Bellingham Public Schools, Birch Bay library bonds in limbo

Feb. 8, 2022 10:00 p.m.

Education

Western takes steps toward environmental sustainability

First carbon-neutral building to be constructed

Feb. 8, 2022 7:27 p.m.

Environment

Contaminated RG Haley site will be a park

Construction slated to begin in 2024

Feb. 8, 2022 7:03 p.m.

Environment

Bellingham bans natural gas for heating in some new buildings

Measure approved Monday wouldn't apply to houses and smaller apartment buildings

Feb. 8, 2022 6:50 p.m.

Government

Municipal Court investigation finds no serious workplace violations

Closes chapter on tumultuous year in Bellingham courthouse

Updated Feb. 8, 2022 9:08 a.m.

Flooding

Disaster recovery center to open in the Lummi Nation

Flood victims can meet locally with recovery specialists

Feb. 7, 2022 5:24 p.m.