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Updated special election results: Fire District 17 levy too close to call, Mount Vernon likely to pass

Skagit County's renewal EMS levy, Fire District 9 levy poised to pass

Updated April 25, 2024 4:00 p.m.

Whatcom County Council blindsided by news of $225,000 harassment settlement

County Executive Satpal Sidhu accepts responsibility for the handling of the incident

April 23, 2024 7:31 p.m.

What’s the Deal With: The Fairhaven Cabin?

Log cabins served as original housing for Fairhaven College students

April 23, 2024 5:04 p.m.

Blaine School Board delays vote on proposed staffing cuts

Plan to eliminate over 30 positions will now be considered April 29

April 22, 2024 10:36 p.m.

New employer-based child care could help address Skagit’s shortage

Unclear if first-ever partnership will be replicated in Whatcom County

April 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom’s homeless count may decrease this year — but that’s not the whole story

The annual numbers are impacted by refusals to take the survey, fentanyl use and rising deaths

April 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Haggen brand to be sold off in proposed merger

Kroger and Albertsons revise divestiture plan

April 22, 2024 4:08 p.m.

Whatcom County lays out city financing plan for new jail, behavioral health facilities

Whatcom County's seven city councils must approve the plan by June

April 22, 2024 2:19 p.m.

Tulip Valley Farms founder defends actions amid legal battle with Skagit rival

Former business colleagues accuse Andrew Miller of deception in lawsuit

April 21, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Homeless people scatter as city, business owners welcome cleaner downtown

Bellingham outreach workers struggle to find and help people

April 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Off-duty Skagit County correctional officer facing domestic violence charge

The 27-year-old man is set to be arraigned on April 25

April 20, 2024 11:58 a.m.

Rosario Resort and Spa partially reopens with new ownership

Restaurant and spa remain closed for repairs

April 19, 2024 9:08 p.m.