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Whatcom health officer says we may be turning corner on COVID-19

Falling case counts a reason for hope even as hospital remains full

Feb. 1, 2022 5:43 p.m.

Whatcom jail visitation closed indefinitely due to aging building

Broken elevators lead to closure, offender relocation

Jan. 31, 2022 9:26 p.m.

County exec tries to allay fears about Whatcom’s flood plan

Sidhu: County has no plans to 'send' floodwater to Canada

Jan. 31, 2022 7:53 p.m.

County extends fee waivers for flood-related damage repairs

Both emergency building repairs and sewage permit fees included

Jan. 31, 2022 6:00 p.m.

Biden administration makes public assistance available months after floods devastate Washington

Sumas, other communities still reeling from November damage

Jan. 28, 2022 9:09 p.m.

Unmarked ICE facility sparks protests in Ferndale

Activists cast spotlight on U.S. immigration's presence in an industrial park

Jan. 28, 2022 5:10 a.m.

Sen. Maria Cantwell visits Sumas, discusses flood relief

Local leaders advocate short- and long-term aid

Jan. 25, 2022 10:25 p.m.

Kristina Michele Martens makes history as Bellingham’s first Black woman council member

Supporters: 'She will make her voice heard'

Jan. 25, 2022 6:00 a.m.

Inslee proposes $626 million budget to fight climate change

Proposals target electric vehicles and construction carbon emissions

Jan. 23, 2022 1:25 p.m.

Growth & Development

Blaine Pavilion plan gets a lift

Border town hit by pandemic closures looks toward dowtown makeover

Jan. 23, 2022 1:20 p.m.

County’s response to COVID-19 is under the microscope

Makeup of policy-setting Health Board could see changes

Jan. 23, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Whatcom County Health Department announces expanded COVID testing

After omicron surge, county provides additional test slots

Jan. 23, 2022 12:00 p.m.