LOCAL
Minimum wage hike, renter relocation assistance on fall ballot
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
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
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
LAW & JUSTICE
Fired Bellingham detective gets hero's send-off with unauthorized flag raising, vehicle escort
Police chief unaware of celebrations honoring Bo McGinty
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
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
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
