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Safety

Quiet consequences of the Fourth of July

Holiday weekend can be a nuisance to pet owners, veterans and environment

July 3, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Blaine motorcyclist dies in I-5, Lakeway Drive accident

Second vehicle struck by guardrail

July 1, 2022 11:25 a.m.

County Council slashes EMS levy rate before election

Move cuts 6-year budget 33%

June 29, 2022 4:50 a.m.

Bellingham seeks comment on pedestrian plan

Pedestrian-friendly projects intended to promote safety, health

May 25, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Plenty to discuss at Bellingham town hall on public safety

Virtual-only event happens May 16

May 11, 2022 5:30 a.m.

Bellingham’s crime surge: no simple matter

Council mulls limited jail space, new legislation, lack of treatment

May 11, 2022 4:40 a.m.

Bellingham’s downtown ambassadors start Monday

Program aims to help city bounce back from COVID-19

April 25, 2022 5:05 a.m.

City removes homemade traffic revision on Eldridge

Columbia neighbors place cones in area of frequent collisions

April 20, 2022 4:30 a.m.

Earthquake faults abound in northwest Washington

Some might pose greater local risk than 'The Big One'

March 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Sumas fire district converting army truck to emergency vehicle

The modified vehicle can fight wildfires and assist during floods

March 8, 2022 3:35 p.m.

Ferndale Middle School reports suspicious device found

Device determined to be non-threatening

March 7, 2022 5:08 p.m.

Texting 911 is now an option in Skagit County

The new feature can be used in difficult situations

March 3, 2022 4:16 p.m.