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The local Health Equity Zone, part of a state initiative, spans the Mount Baker School District

Updated Dec. 6, 2024 10:14 a.m.

Law & Justice

One killed, another critically injured in morning fire in Ferndale

Whatcom County Fire District 7 crews arrived on scene at 7:04 a.m.

Dec. 5, 2024 2:55 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Lummi Nation receives nearly $5M for salmon habitat projects

Federal funds inject $18.5 million into Washington state for conservation efforts

Dec. 5, 2024 2:43 p.m.

Housing

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State audit: No tenants have become homeowners as intended in low-income housing program

Housing Finance Commission says it has increased oversight, including progress reports

Dec. 5, 2024 10:47 a.m.

Law & Justice

Woman who allegedly caused $10K in damage to courthouse facing four charges

Victoria Coe charged with two felonies related to vandalism at the courthouse in November

Dec. 5, 2024 10:39 a.m.

Law & Justice

Man taken to hospital after being hit by train early Thursday in Bellingham

Victim was found conscious and alert

Dec. 5, 2024 10:38 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 5–11, 2024

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

Dec. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Construction begins on Bellingham’s Woburn Street storage facility

$6.8M public works and parks project will include improved sidewalks, pedestrian crossings

Dec. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Local

Busy hotels, long border wait times expected for Taylor Swift’s BC shows

Whatcom County preparing for pop star's impact seen in other cities where she tours

Updated Dec. 5, 2024 12:06 p.m.

Government

Opportunity Council secures $4M in county contracts to support homeless

22 North contract includes requirements to promote tenant safety at troubled facility

Updated Dec. 5, 2024 4:39 p.m.

Health

More opioid treatment services coming in 2025 through tribal partnership

Bellingham Didgʷálič Wellness Center will provide medication, services to people facing addiction

Dec. 4, 2024 11:00 a.m.

Government

Whatcom County fire cost savings review underway, despite protests from leadership

$223K independent study is supposed to find efficiencies in emergency response

Updated Dec. 4, 2024 3:34 p.m.

News

Health equity event brings rural Whatcom residents together to voice what’s needed

One killed, another critically injured in morning fire in Ferndale

Lummi Nation receives nearly $5M for salmon habitat projects

State audit: No tenants have become homeowners as intended in low-income housing program

Woman who allegedly caused $10K in damage to courthouse facing four charges

Man taken to hospital after being hit by train early Thursday in Bellingham

Weekly Watchdog: Dec. 5–11, 2024

Construction begins on Bellingham’s Woburn Street storage facility

Busy hotels, long border wait times expected for Taylor Swift’s BC shows

Opportunity Council secures $4M in county contracts to support homeless

More opioid treatment services coming in 2025 through tribal partnership

Whatcom County fire cost savings review underway, despite protests from leadership

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