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City of Bellingham reaches tentative agreement with Local 1937

Union members will vote on agreement Sept. 11-12

Aug. 26, 2024 7:03 p.m.

City progress report: Downtown police bike unit will return in 2025

Bellingham plan highlights $1M+ in investments, promises further action

Aug. 22, 2024 5:45 p.m.

Whatcom County to spend $60K on legal review of Prop 5 repeal initiative, even as citizen group does the same

Also known as the Healthy Children's Fund, the measure supports early childhood development

Updated Aug. 21, 2024 11:30 a.m.

Port Commission approves $100K PR campaign to improve public image

Campaign acknowledges the port has a negative brand in Bellingham

Aug. 15, 2024 3:41 p.m.

Ferndale’s Civic Campus project promises more efficiency, security for city workers

Project nears end of design phase, secures millions in grants from state and federal government

Aug. 14, 2024 4:42 p.m.

Locking mailboxes will be required for Bellingham rental units starting Jan. 1, 2025

Change will lessen risk of identity theft for renters, city staff say

Aug. 12, 2024 8:01 p.m.

Whatcom County finds solution for Search & Rescue’s future home

Council agrees to nearly $2 million over 10 years for rescue organization

Aug. 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom County seeks new medical examiner after probe confirms lax records, decomposing bodies

Update: County posts $330K job, will continue to work with Allison Hunt for ME needs

Updated Aug. 8, 2024 6:08 p.m.

Whatcom County tables resolution to defund 22 North housing complex

Council member Elenbaas, who introduced the resolution, not present for vote

July 30, 2024 5:06 p.m.

Interim directors named after two City of Bellingham leaders dismissed

Public works director and human resources director out in shake-up at City Hall

Updated Aug. 1, 2024 3:00 p.m.

Formal probe of county’s handling of sexual harassment allegations dragging on

Subcommittee has held 12 interviews in three months, Sidhu supports efforts

July 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Estimated cost for Whatcom’s hybrid ferry project nearly doubles, now $85M+

Options include deferring electrification or opt for a diesel ferry to replace aging Whatcom Chief

July 25, 2024 10:53 a.m.