State Supreme Court rejects immediate challenge to Whatcom County ballot measure ruling
A case involving an initiative seeking to overturn a voter-approved child care tax has been moved to lower appeals court.
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Bellingham Public Library’s Sculptures Spark Cultural Curiosity and Joy in Reading
Outdoor sculptures, monuments, and garden decorations showcase local artistry and educate on culture, history, and other ...
Whatcom Racial Equity Commission caps its first year, prepares to ‘amplify’ key issues
Formed by the Whatcom County Council in late 2022 as a quasi-governmental organization, the Whatcom Racial Equity Commission’s initial year was mostly organizational in scope. C ...
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Overdose deaths were down in Whatcom County in 2024
Eighty-three people died from suspected overdoses in Whatcom County in 2024, down from 137 deaths in 2023. In November, only ...
Bellingham’s unhoused student population is rising. Here’s how the district supports them
Student and youth homelessness in America has been increasing steadily for years, with Washington and Whatcom County ...
When will Whatcom Co. flu season peak? What to know about flu, concerning winter illnesses
Flu transmission could start falling soon in Bellingham area as walking pneumonia and whooping cough case counts have ...
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See it: Rare 'hair ice' photographed in Washington state
WHATCOM COUNTY, Wash. - So-called "hair ice" was photographed Wednesday in Washington state. The rare phenomenon gets its ...
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As some Washington law enforcement leaders vow to help with mass deportations, immigration advocates prepare to resist
A Washington law that’s designed to protect immigrant rights could see new challenges as President-elect Donald Trump takes ...
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Allied Arts of Whatcom County Unveils New Space
When Allied Arts of Whatcom County throws open its doors on February 7 with its Annual Membership Show, it will be a real ...
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New Whatcom leader Miriam Karamoko: ‘Entire community is ready for something different’
Miriam Karamoko is relatively new to Whatcom County, but is poised to become a familiar face. In August 2024, the Seattle ...
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Teen anxiety is on the decline in northwest Washington, but still high
If you know a teenager who does experience anxiety, the best evidence-based intervention, said Harle, is called Exposure and ...
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What’s the best, worst to expect from Nooksack adjudication?
Commentary: The process of adjudication of water rights in the Nooksack watershed raises some interesting questions.