Section: Local

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Skagit County manufacturer settles Department of Ecology claim

Ecology says the manufacturer mishandled chemical waste in 2015 but has been in compliance since their 2017 inspection.
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Bellingham group calls for boycott of local farm in protest of worker death

The Washington Department of Labor and Industries and the King County Medical Examiner’s officers ruled the worker’s death was due to natural causes, and not occupational issues.
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Local college students to protest against gun violence at WWU and WCC

Red Square Die-in is to protest congress’ inaction following violent incidents; a demonstration is planned at Whatcom Community College as well
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Man arrested for vandalism in WWU building

He was tearing calendars off a wall in Arntzen Hall
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Washington Legislature fails to pass bill to let State Patrol destroy guns

State law still requires the State Patrol to sell guns not used by the agency or needed for evidence
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Dead Camano Island woman’s car found in California

Police are looking for a man they call a person of interest in the case
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Ferndale receives WellCity Award

The city’s efforts to improve employee health earn it a discount on health insurance premiums
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Man who had been trespassed for life accused of stealing a bike from Bellingham Walmart

Workers say he rode the bike out of the store without paying for it
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Reports of a man exposing himself at a Bellingham park

Two calls came in from Lake Padden Park on Saturday
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Felons facing attempted murder charges following a shooting at a Bellingham home

Shots were fired at home on Bennett Drive during domestic dispute
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