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Whatcom County Council votes 4-3 to adopt budget with an overall 2.7% increase in taxes

Public balks at inflated 11.4% tax increase number shared on social media

Updated Nov. 21, 2024 4:40 p.m.

Northwest Youth Services leader advocates for ongoing financial support from county

Leader of troubled nonprofit outlines actions to change course following serious allegations

Updated Nov. 21, 2024 2:55 p.m.

Rep. Alex Ramel reelected Majority Whip ahead of 2025 legislative session

Bellingham politician ran unopposed in his 2024 general election

Nov. 19, 2024 3:46 p.m.

Early look at Skagit County 2025 budget includes property tax increase

Staff presented an overview of the preliminary budget Monday morning.

Nov. 19, 2024 3:32 p.m.

More than $279M in federal funds have paid for Whatcom, Skagit transportation projects

Interactive map shows county-by-county impact of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

Nov. 14, 2024 11:28 a.m.

Lummi Nation, Port of Anacortes receive millions for pier, dock replacements

$44.5 million awarded to port infrastructure projects in WA

Nov. 14, 2024 10:55 a.m.

Levy money could fund child care subsidies for parents and providers

Whatcom County will finalize plan for Healthy Children's Fund feature next week

Nov. 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Declining crime victim funds could impact Whatcom County children, services

Perfect storm of shrinking federal and state funds could shutter VOCA services across state

Nov. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

County Council moves to confirm new Whatcom medical examiner

Aldo Fusaro's formal appointment will start in December

Nov. 7, 2024 11:20 a.m.

Bellingham City Council suspends public comment during meetings until end of year

City cites security concerns for the change

Nov. 1, 2024 5:16 p.m.

Whatcom County budget seeks to bolster ‘an organization under stress’

Executive Sidhu proposes using banked capacity and maintaining core services

Oct. 31, 2024 12:25 p.m.

Growth & Development

Proposed Port of Bellingham 2025 budget includes property tax increase

Losing Southwest Airlines meant aviation budget took a significant hit

Oct. 30, 2024 10:00 p.m.