Section: Local

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Wounded Mount Vernon police officer gets big “thank you” from community

Home Depot employees help improve the officer’s home; the officer lost his sight in the line of duty.
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Blanchard Mountain in danger of logging

The mountain above Chuckanut Drive features the popular Oyster Dome.
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WSDOT warns holiday drivers

The holiday season is here, which means a lot of people out on the roads.
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Swinomish tribe opens new addiction treatment center

When the outpatient clinic opens, it will be the largest medication-assisted treatment facility in the county.
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New zipline added at Bellingham park

A new zipline is now open at Squalicum Creek Park in the Birchwood neighborhood.
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EPA: No evidence of cattle, dog, or human DNA in Nooksack watershed

The average level of fecal coliform bacteria has decreased over the past 12 months in the Nooksack watershed.

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Woman charged in boy’s death rejects plea deal

By rejecting the plea offer the case will now go to a trial, where her daughter will testify against her.

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Forever 21 becomes new victim of credit card breach

It is not clear yet if the local Bellis Fair Mall location was affected.

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State Supreme Court: Immigration status “generally inadmissible” in court

Proponents say the new rule, which takes effect next September, will help those who might fear bringing a civil suit or testifying in a criminal case because of their immigration status.
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Washington adds thousands of new jobs, ties low unemployment record

Our state added almost 7,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate tied a record low.

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