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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.

Northwest

Snohomish County rec centers appeal to all with competitive, recreational offerings

Lynnwood Recreation, Snohomish Aquatic show city- and school district-owned models

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.

Government

Pro-Palestinian supporters interrupt Rep. Rick Larsen town hall in Ferndale

It was the first Larsen town hall interrupted by protesters since he won re-election

Dec. 14, 2024 6:50 p.m.

News in Brief

Update: State Route 9 in Everson reopened after downed trees, power lines

More than 1,300 customers without power in Everson, Nooksack

Dec. 14, 2024 3:39 p.m.

News in Brief

Fairhaven Library nearing 120th anniversary

Library to celebrate anniversary with displays of historic photos, memories

Dec. 13, 2024 5:50 p.m.

Government

Two battery storage projects in Skagit County open to public comment

Energy projects, one in Mount Vernon and one in Sedro-Woolley, are under review

Updated Dec. 19, 2024 9:47 a.m.

Business

Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

Whatcom residents looking to send mail to Canada may be able to do so as soon as next week

Dec. 13, 2024 2:22 p.m.

News

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

Snohomish County rec centers appeal to all with competitive, recreational offerings

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

Pro-Palestinian supporters interrupt Rep. Rick Larsen town hall in Ferndale

Update: State Route 9 in Everson reopened after downed trees, power lines

Fairhaven Library nearing 120th anniversary

Two battery storage projects in Skagit County open to public comment

Canadian government asks labor board to intervene in Canada Post strike as Christmas nears

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