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Whatcom County confirms rare case of mumps in person recently out of country
For the first time in seven years, a Whatcom County resident has a confirmed case of mumps. The case presents no risk to the ...
Captain stayed on boat sinking off WA, officials say. He’s been missing for days
Another person in a boat showed up with a “dewatering pump,” but the 68-foot vessel called Captain Raleigh sank quickly, ...
Three climbers killed in fall down steep gully; one survives, Washington cops say
Three climbers died during a fall down a steep gully in the North Cascades in Washington, deputies said. The surviving ...
Two clinics closed amid PeaceHealth strike; no impact to care, officials say
However, two of PeaceHealth’s Priority Care Clinics, including the Medical Office Plaza Priority Care and the Sedro-Woolley ...
To show employee appreciation and build morale in 2025, think beyond free pizza and beer
WorkTango examined news reports and studies to explore how employee appreciation efforts can boost savings, increase ...
Report: Inflation and labor shortages are stressing small business owners right now
NEXT examines the layered challenges small business owners face in 2025: the threat of inflation, uneven consumer demand, and ...
Rules of the Road: Off-road vehicles on streets — there goes the neighborhood
Driving at night without headlights is a violation of the law when you’re driving a car, but for motorcycles and wheeled ...
Selling public lands to the highest bidder is an American tragedy | Opinion
The minds behind Project 2025 and DOGE are peddling plans to transfer your public lands to wealthy buyers. | Opinion ...
These four Whatcom County restaurants opened in April, as two others closed
Looking for a new restaurant to try out? Whatcom County had four new restaurants open throughout April, as two closed.
WA State Supreme Court upholds ban on high-capacity gun ammo magazines
The Washington State Supreme Court on Thursday ruled to uphold a state law banning the sale of high-capacity gun magazines ...
4,500 Whatcom Co. kids use this literacy program. State cuts could change that
More than 121,000 kids across Washington — 4,500 in Whatcom County — who benefit from a children’s literacy program, stand to be impacted after Washington lawmakers cut its funding.
Some WA food bank clients getting less as providers stretch supply to cope with cuts
The Washington State Department of Agriculture received notice in March that $8.5 million in Local Food Purchase Assistance (LFPA) funding, which was announced last December and expected to be ready ...