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A road sign points toward the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics Facility.
Environment

Lights out for mercury bulbs in Washington?

Bill aims to stop sale of the general-use lights as recycling numbers drop
Jan. 22, 2024 5:00 a.m.
A photo of the side of a person's hip where they have a holstered gun on their belt.
Government

WA lawmakers may end open carry in parks, require a permit to buy a gun

Democrats want to pass new restrictions to reduce gun violence, proliferation of firearms
Jan. 19, 2024 5:00 a.m.
Kerri Burnside stands inside Mallard Ice Cream wearing a black hoodie with a large red "S" print.
Housing

Rent-cap bill gets second chance in Olympia

Bellingham tenant voices support for 5% limit on rent hikes
Jan. 15, 2024 5:51 p.m.
FIXCO owner Mitch Kramer works with an employee to repair a faulty laptop side by side.
Government

WA bill would support consumers, small businesses in repairing electronics, appliances

Bellingham businessman first pitched Right to Repair Act in 2017
Jan. 15, 2024 12:43 p.m.
Bags of fentanyl stored into large zip lock bags.
Government

Whatcom County calls on Inslee, Biden to declare a fentanyl emergency

In unanimous, bipartisan move, council aligns with Lummi Nation in combating drug crisis
Jan. 10, 2024 12:49 p.m.
Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins hugs Pastor Gregory Christopher from the Shiloh Baptist Church in a crowded huddle behind the wooden podium.
Government

Women are close to holding half the seats in WA’s Legislature. Here’s why it matters

Women also hold key leadership positions in the Legislature
Jan. 4, 2024 12:06 p.m.
Rep. Debra Lekanoff of Anacortes has made combatting the opioid epidemic her top priority in the 2024 legislative sesion.
Government

Fentanyl, housing, public safety top priorities for Washington Legislature

Majority Democrats will dictate the 2024 agenda in Olympia
Jan. 4, 2024 5:00 a.m.
The Washington state Capitol building under a clear blue sky.
Government

The new Washington state laws taking effect in January 2024

Gun purchases, street racing and voting rights are among the areas they focus on
Jan. 1, 2024 6:57 a.m.
A Smokey Bear sign propped up in the ground over scorched acreage at the Okanogan Complex Fire.
Government

Only you (almost) can put Smokey Bear on Washington license plates

Putting iconic bear on specialty plate will require public and lawmaker support
Nov. 23, 2023 5:05 a.m.
An aerial view of former Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale next to the waters where a cruise ship is docked.
Environment

Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment

Feds name Pacific Northwest among seven 'hydrogen hubs'
Updated Oct. 19, 2023 12:48 p.m.
Government

Washington minimum wage to top $16 an hour next year

The current hourly rate of $15.74 is the highest of any state in the nation
Oct. 7, 2023 5:00 a.m.
State

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer

The time to process an application could reach four months unless dozens more workers are hired, program administrators say
Sept. 20, 2023 4:00 p.m.

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