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UPDATE: Police arrest 26-year-old man in connection to Tuesday shooting

The suspect led police on a chase through Bellingham Saturday evening

Updated Feb. 16, 2025 7:49 a.m.

Government

‘Follow the damn law’: Washington leaders have terse words for Trump

Gov. Bob Ferguson and others decried the president’s push to halt federal funding, scale back programs

Feb. 14, 2025 7:46 a.m.

Business

Late commercial seafood titan had a simple mission: feeding the hungry

Andy Vitaljic's widow is now preparing the Bellingham-based empire for new ownership

Feb. 13, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Remains identified as missing Marblemount man, police say he was murder victim

Justin Spaeth went missing on Feb. 28, 2024. Concrete man was arrested in the case

Feb. 13, 2025 1:14 p.m.

Government

Ports of Anacortes, Bellingham impacted by federal funding freeze

Grants were awarded through the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Ports program

Feb. 13, 2025 10:28 a.m.

Traffic

Update: Motorcyclist killed in wrong-way crash on I-5 near Burlington identified

Southbound I-5 at George Hopper Road has reopened following an investigation

Feb. 13, 2025 10:23 a.m.

Housing

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Newcomers to Glacier say Airbnbs make finding housing ‘borderline impossible’

Short-term rentals help stimulate the economy of the mountain town but complicate living there, locals say

Feb. 12, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Feb. 14–20, 2025

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

Feb. 12, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Fire

Wildfire protection plan in Whatcom still lacking, county just starting process

Landowner risk reduction, community preparedness are top priorities for Conservation District

Feb. 12, 2025 4:52 p.m.

Elections

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Updated special election results: La Conner schools levy will pass with overwhelming support

78.56% of voters in favor of tax as of Wednesday night

Updated Feb. 13, 2025 10:10 a.m.

Education

WWU pays $18K penalty for hazardous waste violations

EPA alleged the university failed to store waste properly, train employees

Feb. 11, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Breaking News

Update: Whatcom County Sheriff deputy sustains injury following traffic incident

Recovered firearm accidentally discharged; deputy sustained non-life-threatening injuries

Updated Feb. 11, 2025 6:29 p.m.