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Anacortes-to-B.C. ferry delayed until 2030

Officials dismayed at loss of local economic boon

March 4, 2023 5:05 a.m.

Local lawmakers advance bills on environment, children

Legislation survives Feb. 17 cutoff

Feb. 20, 2023 4:47 p.m.

Rule’s bill on police pursuit makes it out of committee

Legislation lowering standard for chases heads to House floor

Updated Feb. 18, 2023 11:02 p.m.

State, Bellingham on separate tracks to ease ADU rules

Despite the attention, the housing type is a small piece of the puzzle

Feb. 15, 2023 3:25 p.m.

Bill directs student loans to high-demand fields

Rep. Joe Timmons of Bellingham is prime sponsor

Feb. 13, 2023 5:23 p.m.

Bellingham lawmaker’s bill would cap rent increases

Story of $600 rent hike moves Ramel to introduce legislation

Updated Feb. 13, 2023 3:23 p.m.

Washington’s low-income tax credit available for first time

Up to $1,200 available for eligible state residents

Feb. 2, 2023 8:02 p.m.

Legislators offer high-speed, low-speed approaches to pursuit reform

Rep. Rule would expand pursuits this year; Shewmake calls for study

Updated Jan. 31, 2023 8:17 a.m.

Washington lawmakers convene for 105-day session

Top concerns range from homelessness to public safety

Jan. 9, 2023 6:13 p.m.

New labor requirements to go into effect New Year’s Day

State to implement higher minimum wage, new rights for rideshare drivers

Dec. 31, 2022 5:16 p.m.

Democrats, GOP seek unity on state’s biggest issues

Lawmakers to address behavioral health, housing in upcoming session

Dec. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Census data highlights renters’ burden in Whatcom County

58% of Bellingham renters pay too much for housing

Dec. 15, 2022 5:05 a.m.