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Education

WWU to cut 55 positions, $18M in major restructuring

University will permanently restructure its administration, moving and eliminating departments

Oct. 14, 2024 3:26 p.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Whatcom Creek Salmon Art Trail?

Totem poles, steel salmon embedded in the natural environment around the creek

Oct. 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Growth & Development

Port commission expansion isn’t a new idea, but still sparks public debate

Only six port commissions in Washington have five members

Oct. 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Growth & Development

Port of Bellingham, 104 years in: How does it work and what does it control?

More like the Port of Whatcom County, it operates in downtown Bellingham, Fairhaven and Blaine

Oct. 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Mount Vernon man placed on $1M bond for alleged child porn possession

25 law enforcement officers aided in the arrest of the 38-year-old on Thursday

Oct. 11, 2024 4:52 p.m.

Environment

Little Lilly timber sale approved by Board of Natural Resources

Whatcom County Council doesn't object to sale, which will bring revenue to Mt Baker School District

Oct. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Breaking News

Second student found dead at WWU; body found inside dorm building

Deaths do not appear to be connected, president says

Updated Oct. 11, 2024 1:09 p.m.

Government

Initiative backers hit with $20K fine by WA campaign finance watchdog

Public Disclosure Commission ruled Let’s Go Washington failed to report payments to vendors

Oct. 10, 2024 10:58 a.m.

Breaking News

WWU student dies after apparent fall from a dorm

No foul play suspected; supports available to students and staff

Updated Oct. 10, 2024 1:31 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Oct. 10–16, 2024

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

Oct. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

transportation

Pilot dies aboard Turkish Airlines flight, forcing emergency landing in New York

İlçehin Pehlivan, 59, lost consciousness after flight 204 took off from Seattle

Oct. 9, 2024 6:28 p.m.

Government

Food security may be deemed a public health priority in Whatcom County

County likely won't meet full funding request from food banks amid budget challenges

Oct. 9, 2024 3:23 p.m.