LOCAL

Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance on fall ballot

By RALPH SCHWARTZ Staff Reporter

September 26, 2023 at 11:47 a.m.


LAW & JUSTICE

Prosecutors to seek extradition of Montana man accused of child sex crimes in Whatcom

Aaron Drake facing 15 charges in connection with Bellingham brother arrested last week

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WTD?

What’s the Deal With: The horseshoes outside of The Bagelry?

Blacksmith known as the ‘Mayor of Railroad Avenue’ used to live, work there

FIRE

Sourdough Fire now at 25% containment

Wildfire grew by 1,000 acres last week

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FLOODING

FEMA flood relief grants for property owners delayed indefinitely

Millions of dollars in federal grants were earmarked for Whatcom County 2021 flood recovery

NEWS IN BRIEF

News in Brief, Sept. 22 – 28, 2023

Interfaith Coalition begins winter coat drive in Whatcom County

Bellingham man arrested for sexual assaults involving minors dating back to 2002

Suspect was accused of more than two dozen crimes and admitted to sexually assaulting minors

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LAW & JUSTICE

Fired Bellingham detective gets hero's send-off with unauthorized flag raising, vehicle escort

Police chief unaware of celebrations honoring Bo McGinty

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ENVIRONMENT

Bellingham kicks off annual Climate Action Week Sept. 22

City, nonprofits to host dozens of climate events this week

ELECTIONS

Sheriff: Reform-minded candidate says office should invite public input

Donnell Tanksley says new jail should emphasize rehabilitation

WEEKLY WATCHDOG

Weekly Watchdog: Sept. 21 – 27, 2023

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

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HEALTH

PeaceHealth clinicians vote to unionize

New contract for physician assistants, others could come in 1 year

STATE

As paid family leave claims rise in Washington, the wait for benefits gets longer

The time to process an application could reach four months unless dozens more workers are hired, program administrators say

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COVID-19

Biden administration announces $600M to produce new COVID tests

A website is restarting allowing Americans to again order up to 4 free tests per household

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INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS

Ashes of famed orca Tokitae returned to Lummi Nation for private ceremony

Tribe will spread remains in a sacred spot; Friday's public ceremony canceled