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Transportation

Bellingham passes new bike, pedestrian master plans

Plans aim to increase safety, equity, connectivity and biking/walking trips over next decade

May 20, 2024 10:10 p.m.

News in Brief

Downtown Bellingham Partnership hires Lindsey Payne Johnstone as new executive director

Johnstone has been with the nonprofit for 15 years

May 20, 2024 4:50 p.m.

Government

Here’s where initial Healthy Children’s Fund dollars are going: Serving vulnerable children

Challenges of starting new programs delayed fund distribution to Whatcom County groups

May 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Donald Judd’s ‘Untitled’ sculpture?

Rust is intentional in this minimalist artwork

May 19, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Elections

Builders launch initiative to block Washington’s natural gas phase-out

They must gather thousands of signatures by July 5 to get it on this year’s ballot

May 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Visual Art

Skagit artists bring a touch of vibrancy to Pop-Up in downtown Mount Vernon

Small business incubator showcases work by Kristin Loffer Theiss and Chris Theiss

May 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Traffic

Hannegan, East Smith intersection to endure heavy delays over the weekend

County warns of extensive delays as crews prepare roundabout project

May 17, 2024 4:05 p.m.

Business

Bellingham International Airport took in $5.2M from Southwest flights over three years

BLI is now looking to entice other low-cost carriers, an airline consultant says

May 17, 2024 10:48 a.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Ceremonial student projects honor Lummi’s cultural connection to salmon

Hundreds turn out to honor salmon relatives in an event that puts high schoolers on track for graduation

May 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Education

WWU whistleblower awarded nearly $3M for wrongful termination

Antonia Allen was terminated in 2019 after investigating Woodring ‘ghost courses’

May 16, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Law & Justice

Michigan man indicted for traveling to Washington to sexually abuse Skagit County girl

Court documents allege Keith Daniel Freerksen, 30, drove to Washington to pick up the victim

May 16, 2024 12:28 p.m.

News in Brief

Franklin Academy expansion approved by hearing examiner

Construction to begin once funds are secured, head of school says

May 16, 2024 12:07 p.m.