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State creates missing Indigenous people cold case unit

Bill passed unanimously in Legislature; signed by Inslee

April 28, 2023 2:40 p.m.

New state gun law already faces federal court challenge

One law bans the sale of dozens of types of semi-automatic rifles

April 25, 2023 4:26 p.m.

State funds $9M crisis center for Whatcom

Rep. Rule: 'One of the most critical things we can do right now'

Updated April 26, 2023 3:54 p.m.

Bellingham waterfront gets $17.7M for cleanup

State grant to pay for Whatcom Waterway project

April 25, 2023 1:19 p.m.

Tenants Revolt hopes to propose local housing legislation

City Council will hear update on Bellingham's rental inspection program

April 23, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Education bills will expand free meals, special ed funding

Whatcom schools to benefit

April 18, 2023 10:44 a.m.

Bills advance that favor police, housing density

Whatcom, Skagit lawmakers support pursuits bill

April 16, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Ferry runs aground near Seattle; no injuries reported

There were 596 passengers and 15 crew members aboard

April 15, 2023 8:32 p.m.

Washington mulls future of salmon hatcheries

Possible plans weigh conservation, economy, treaty rights

April 11, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Anacortes proposes making drug use a crime

City leaders intend to divert defendants to treatment

April 8, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Divers brave briny Edmonds entanglements to collect marine debris

Six milk crates full of debris hauled out

April 4, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Democrats meet constituents at Ferndale town hall

State lawmakers discuss everything from gun control to flood control

March 18, 2023 5:04 p.m.