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Olivia Hobson

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Party donations seek to sway 42nd District races

Campaigns in north Whatcom district are richest in state

Nov. 2, 2022 5:55 a.m.

Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in some state elections

No initiative in Whatcom County yet, but support gaining momentum

Nov. 1, 2022 5:00 a.m.

COVID-19 emergency orders end across state

Testing, treatment will be subject to insurance charges

Oct. 31, 2022 5:10 p.m.

Growth & Development

Parking reform could mean more accessible cities

Possible solution is less public parking, higher rates

Oct. 30, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Burn ban restrictions set to be lifted Wednesday

Rain and cool weather lowers fire risk, allows for permitted outdoor burning

Oct. 25, 2022 4:34 p.m.

Cascadia burning: The future of western Washington’s fire seasons

With climate change, larger fires to become more likely

Oct. 23, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Bellingham Comicon takes Ferndale Events Center by storm

Event sees record number of attendees, featured artists

Oct. 16, 2022 9:30 a.m.

Burn ban in effect for Columbia Valley

Fire danger, air quality concerns high this weekend

Oct. 13, 2022 4:53 p.m.

What’s the Deal With: Bellingham’s plum shortage?

Why the fruit seems to have a smaller crop

Oct. 12, 2022 5:45 a.m.

Candidates don’t see single-payer health care as short-term goal

Push for prescription price caps, increased eligibility to reduce costs

Updated Oct. 11, 2022 2:01 p.m.

Gun legislation splits candidates neatly, but not perfectly, by party lines

Main division in access to weapons; all recognize lack of mental health services

Oct. 7, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Point Roberts hopes for workers, visitors after border restrictions lifted

Current labor shortage dampened busy summer

Oct. 5, 2022 5:55 a.m.