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Three Bellingham assistant principals cited for not reporting sexual assaults

Administrators were from Bellingham, Squalicum high schools

Updated Dec. 10, 2022 6:34 p.m.

Health

Whatcom Health Department recommends wearing masks indoors

Flu, RSV, COVID-19 all prevalent this fall

Dec. 9, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Environment

700 birds found dead in Skagit Bay area

Die-off likely caused by highly contagious bird flu

Dec. 8, 2022 3:03 p.m.

Elections

Blaine police chief announces run for sheriff

Donnell Tanksley calls for balanced approach to criminal justice

Updated Dec. 9, 2022 10:09 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic Agenda: Dec. 8 – 14, 2022

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

Dec. 8, 2022 5:10 a.m.

Housing

Chaos quiets around 22 North in Bellingham

Neighbors see less crime, drug use around supportive housing facility

Updated Dec. 8, 2022 2:45 p.m.

Government

Whatcom County Council boosts children’s levy

By holding rate to 19 cents, council adds $1.8M to anticipated total

Updated Dec. 7, 2022 4:50 p.m.

Transportation

Traffic jams the new normal on Samish Way

Street transitioning from old highway to urban village

Dec. 7, 2022 5:55 a.m.

WTD?

Whats the Deal With: The bike that looks like a rocket?

This pedal-powered ride has style for miles

Dec. 7, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Business Matters

Carnal owners expand footprint locally, plan consumer products nationally

Restaurant partners now have three Bellingham locations

Dec. 7, 2022 4:50 a.m.

Environment

Lekanoff, Ramel support future green amendment in WA Constitution

'Green amendment' proponents fight for clean air, water, environment

Dec. 6, 2022 10:26 a.m.

Business

What’s next for The Willows Inn?

Lummi Island residents past and present weigh in

Updated Dec. 6, 2022 2:07 p.m.