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Weather

Clean up in Sudden Valley begins, as residents cope with damage from ‘bomb cyclone’

Downed trees, power lines riddle Bellingham neighborhood

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 2:47 p.m.

Growth & Development

Port of Bellingham passes 2025 budget without property tax increase

Estimated property tax receipts for Port of Bellingham would be around $7.9M

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 9:51 a.m.

Homelessness

Report crime, secure vacant land, police say in Bakerview encampment meeting

More than 100 people crowded into the conference room of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Tuesday

Nov. 19, 2024 5:52 p.m.

Government

Rep. Alex Ramel reelected Majority Whip ahead of 2025 legislative session

Bellingham politician ran unopposed in his 2024 general election

Nov. 19, 2024 3:46 p.m.

Government

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Early look at Skagit County 2025 budget includes property tax increase

Staff presented an overview of the preliminary budget Monday morning.

Nov. 19, 2024 3:32 p.m.

Weather

NWS: Wind advisory in place for Tuesday afternoon into Wednesday

The North Cascades and areas above 2,500 feet are under a blizzard warning

Nov. 19, 2024 9:24 a.m.

Business

Bellingham’s only specialty fitness store to close

Fitness Gear and Training retirement leaves a gap in Northwest Washington

Nov. 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Washington included in E. coli outbreak linked to carrots

Eight Washington residents infected, five hospitalized

Nov. 18, 2024 5:55 p.m.

Local

That sculpture in Bellingham Bay is not coming back — ‘Grace is in permanent hospice’

Artist pulled iconic art piece from her perch this weekend

Nov. 18, 2024 5:33 p.m.

Law & Justice

Bellingham woman allegedly breaks into Whatcom County courthouse, causes $10K in damage

The 29-year-old suspect was inside the courthouse for five hours

Nov. 18, 2024 4:47 p.m.

Homelessness

Owners urged to fence, clean property to address growing homeless camp off Bakerview

Stakeholders will air concerns during a public meeting Tuesday

Updated Nov. 19, 2024 9:53 a.m.

Traffic

North Cascades Highway closes for winter season

SR 20 between Ross Dam trailhead and Silver Star gate is closed until the spring, according to WSDOT

Nov. 18, 2024 1:45 p.m.