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Shewmake bill to boost affordable housing passes House

Legislation would relax Bellingham rules limiting ADUs

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

UW scientists track green crab DNA

Researchers are tracking the invasive species as populations explode

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

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.

Washington Senate OKs bill on governor’s emergency powers

Measure passed 29-20, heads to House

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

Environmental legislation roundup

State legislators introduce bills in final days of session

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

Candidates line up early for Whatcom seats in state House

Republicans like their chances in 2022

Feb. 11, 2022 6:31 p.m.

Washington Senate approves seismic safety bill for schools

High-risk schools would get state dollars to replace or retrofit buildings

Feb. 10, 2022 4:05 p.m.

22-year-old state senator announces election bid

Simon Sefzik was appointed to fill Doug Ericksen's seat

Feb. 9, 2022 4:55 p.m.

Gov. Inslee: Decision on indoor mask mandate soon

Elective surgery restrictions, outdoor mask mandate to be lifted

Feb. 9, 2022 3:39 p.m.

Senate approves temporary $35 cap on 30-day insulin supply

The cap would start next year

Feb. 9, 2022 10:54 a.m.

Breach of state database may expose personal information

Information could include Social Security numbers, birth dates, driver's licenses

Feb. 6, 2022 3:13 p.m.

Bills to help Whatcom flood victims have bipartisan backing

State House passes Alicia Rule's small-business legislation 96-0

Feb. 3, 2022 6:51 p.m.