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One of Whatcom Transportation Authority's eight hybrid buses
Transportation

WTA wins grant for hybrid buses

New buses to replace agency's original hybrids from 2012
June 26, 2023 2:16 p.m.
Whatcom County Public Utility District No. 1 will lay 25 miles of fiber-optic cable in Point Roberts
Growth & Development

PUD to build broadband in Point Roberts

$3.15M COVID-19 relief grant to pay for project
May 23, 2023 1:10 p.m.
The Department of Homeland Security announced non-U.S. travelers crossing into the country via land ports of entry
COVID-19

U.S. lifts vaccine mandate for international travelers

Air, land, water entry will no longer require proof of vaccination
May 12, 2023 1:48 p.m.
Surrounded by barrels of bourbon and rye whiskey
Government

Congressman visits Ferndale, Bellingham to talk business, infrastructure

Larsen is lead Democrat on Transportation & Infrastructure Committee
April 7, 2023 4:57 p.m.
3DX Industries CEO Roger Janssen
Government

Congressman visits 3D-printing manufacturer in Ferndale

3DX 'a game changer in manufacturing'
Feb. 16, 2023 4:42 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen
Government

Federal spending package funds infrastructure, educational projects

Funded projects include WTA electrification, WWU longhouse
Dec. 27, 2022 2:53 p.m.
U.S. Rep. Rick Larsen speaks with an audience member following a community coffee meeting at the Fairhaven Library on Oct. 13.
Housing

Housing, veterans’ needs the focus of Larsen meetings

Congressman meets constituents in first 'come one, come all' meetings since pandemic
Oct. 15, 2022 5:00 a.m.
U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell chats with mate John Mulhern in the bridge of the Whatcom Chief on a trip to Lummi Island on Aug. 16. The senator was in Whatcom County to tout a $25 million federal grant that will help fund the 60-year-old Whatcom Chief's replacement.
Transportation

Cantwell visits Whatcom County to tout Lummi Island ferry grant

$25M federal award will pay for diesel-electric replacement for Whatcom Chief
Aug. 16, 2022 4:50 p.m.
A bill eliminating tariffs on baby formula from trusted suppliers passed the Senate July 21 and is awaiting President Joe Biden's signature.
Government

US Senate unanimously passes Formula Act

Bill introduced by DelBene signed by president Friday
July 21, 2022 11:27 a.m.
Tariffs increase the cost of formula by 27% on average
Government

US House passes bill to eliminate tariffs on baby formula

Senate expected to take up issue as soon as next week
July 15, 2022 12:33 p.m.
Elections

9 candidates challenge Larsen’s 22-year hold on congressional seat

Corporate campaign financing key difference among top candidates
July 13, 2022 5:05 a.m.
Dylan
Health

Reproductive rights uncertain after Roe’s demise, even in Whatcom

Patients worry contraceptives are next, Planned Parenthood CEO says
July 6, 2022 5:00 a.m.

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