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Growth & Development

Shewmake bill to boost affordable housing passes House

Legislation would relax Bellingham rules limiting ADUs

Feb. 16, 2022 3:44 p.m.

Transportation

Easing test restrictions follow border protests at Pacific Highway crossing

New testing rules not a reaction to unrest

Feb. 16, 2022 3:31 p.m.

Environment

UW scientists track green crab DNA

Researchers are tracking the invasive species as populations explode

Feb. 16, 2022 3:16 p.m.

Business

Companies revert to more normal operations as COVID wanes

Microsoft announced its offices reopening at the end of the month

Feb. 16, 2022 6:00 a.m.

Law & Justice

Wife of wounded sheriff’s deputy recalls ordeal of shooting

She learned what happened in a text

Feb. 15, 2022 7:47 p.m.

Government

Washington Senate OKs bill on governor’s emergency powers

Measure passed 29-20, heads to House

Feb. 15, 2022 6:55 p.m.

COVID-19

Bellingham Athletic Club to close downtown location

Owner blames homeless camp, COVID-19

Feb. 15, 2022 6:41 p.m.

Health

Blood supply is stretching thin, healthcare officials urge for donations

Don’t worry, staff at PeaceHealth St. Joseph are making do

Feb. 15, 2022 5:31 p.m.

Government

Environmental legislation roundup

State legislators introduce bills in final days of session

Feb. 15, 2022 5:21 p.m.

Law & Justice

Police still searching for murder suspect

Shilo A. Englert is considered armed and dangerous

Feb. 15, 2022 3:50 p.m.

Elections

Progressive Democrat challenges Larsen for Congress

Jason Call finished third in 2020 race

Feb. 15, 2022 2:55 p.m.

Living

Mount Baker hosts pop-up wedding chapel

Couples say I do, renew vows on Valentine's Day

Feb. 14, 2022 6:51 p.m.