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Education

WA schools await legal guidance after letter threatens pulling federal funding over race

OSPI and the attorney general’s office are considering legal options if funds are frozen or removed

Feb. 20, 2025 3:20 p.m.

Government

3K calls, 17K emails: WA’s congressional delegation inboxes flooded in 2 weeks

Rep. Rick Larsen encouraging calls to the White House so Trump administration can hear directly from citizens

Feb. 20, 2025 3:14 p.m.

Government

‘Things are off’: Once friendly neighbors, Canadians and Americans frustrated and angry

On the border, Blaine cafe sees 30% drop in business; Canada pride jumps

Feb. 20, 2025 12:52 p.m.

Transportation

Bellingham airport has fewer air traffic controllers, tower closed some days

Understaffing part of national trend, tower closed on Tuesdays, some Wednesdays

Feb. 19, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Deputies arrest man for allegedly firing gun near cemetery in road rage incident

47-year-old connected to drive-by shooting Tuesday near Woodlawn Cemetery

Feb. 19, 2025 4:14 p.m.

Law & Justice

Diverse WA Supreme Court pledges commitment to equity despite federal rhetoric

The 9-person body includes 5 justices of color, 6 women, and LGTBQ+ and disability representation

Updated Feb. 20, 2025 11:38 a.m.

Local

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Two years and one dome later, Oculis Lodge founder is asking for another $1.2M

The 2022 concept pitched 35 domes and a shorter timeline. Some backers are demanding refunds.

Feb. 19, 2025 10:43 a.m.

Outdoors

Saving the Pacific Northwest’s symbolic Douglas fir

Acclaimed forest ecologist Suzanne Simard of the University of British Columbia has a plan

Feb. 18, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Growth & Development

Port Commission approves next step in Millworks housing project

Seven-story building will include 109 workforce housing units, local food campus, office space

Feb. 18, 2025 6:58 p.m.

Homelessness

How to weigh in on Whatcom County’s homeless resources

Plan will guide how resources will be used over next five years

Feb. 18, 2025 2:57 p.m.

Housing

Habitat for Humanity in Whatcom County awarded $1M for infrastructure in Everson

Funding will pay for below-ground infrastructure, such as water and sewer pipes

Feb. 17, 2025 9:23 p.m.

Environment

Timber sale pause has small local impact, contributes to DNR’s funding uncertainty

One $1.4M sale delayed in Skagit; harvest for forest health in Whatcom given the 'OK'

Feb. 17, 2025 9:00 p.m.