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Middle school boy arrested after shooting threat posted on social media

Kulshan Middle School had extra support Thursday to ensure students felt safe

Dec. 19, 2024 3:11 p.m.

Government

Healthy Children’s Fund rollout a complicated task, vexing some contractors

Whatcom council agitates for faster contracts — funding waits ranged from 96 to 165 days

Dec. 18, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 19–25, 2024

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

Dec. 18, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

People whose NEXUS cards were revoked want answers — a court ruling could help

SENTRI cardholders can now request a revocation explanation, federal appeals court says

Dec. 18, 2024 9:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Northern giant hornet eradicated from U.S.

Almost all 'murder hornets' found in the country were in Whatcom County

Dec. 18, 2024 12:44 p.m.

Community

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Bellingham-based nonprofit helps to feed hungry kids when they’re not at school

Wild Bird Charity's weekly food bags have enough to feed students through the weekend

Dec. 17, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Government

Port of Bellingham mulls commission expansion during public hearing

A dozen people spoke in favor of increasing Port of Bellingham commission from three to five

Dec. 17, 2024 8:19 p.m.

Recognitions & Announcements

CDN awarded a Report for America journalist to cover health care

Reporter will join staff in 2025, doing stories for Whatcom and Skagit residents

Dec. 17, 2024 5:47 p.m.

Growth & Development

Bellingham moves to eliminate parking minimums citywide

Intended to spur housing development, final vote and public hearing scheduled for Jan. 13

Updated Dec. 17, 2024 10:34 a.m.

Health

Health insurance rates on state marketplace increase in 2025 while tax credits deflate

New lower-cost plans available from Ambetter, but some Whatcom and Skagit residents will pay more for the same coverage

Dec. 16, 2024 9:00 p.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: The Immanuel School of Industries?

Building in Old Town once housed school that taught children cooking, sewing

Dec. 15, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Community

A year later, community hopes for revival at site of Terminal Building destroyed by fire

Property owners are taking time and care with plans to replace historic Fairhaven landmark

Dec. 14, 2024 9:00 p.m.

Local

Middle school boy arrested after shooting threat posted on social media

Healthy Children’s Fund rollout a complicated task, vexing some contractors

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 19–25, 2024

People whose NEXUS cards were revoked want answers — a court ruling could help

Northern giant hornet eradicated from U.S.

Bellingham-based nonprofit helps to feed hungry kids when they’re not at school

Port of Bellingham mulls commission expansion during public hearing

CDN awarded a Report for America journalist to cover health care

Bellingham moves to eliminate parking minimums citywide

Health insurance rates on state marketplace increase in 2025 while tax credits deflate

What’s the Deal With: The Immanuel School of Industries?

A year later, community hopes for revival at site of Terminal Building destroyed by fire

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