Section: Local

Local Quick read
State holds vote on name for new Olympic Class ferry

The service is taking public comment through November 30th.
Local 1 min read
Severe shortage of snow plow drivers in Whatcom County

The Whatcom County Public Works Department says it has a severe shortage of licensed, qualified and experienced snow plow drivers.
Local 1 min read
State requests doses of Pfizer vaccine for 5-to-11-year-olds

Washington State has requested 230,000 doses to be delivered to healthcare providers next week and an additional 86,000 are expected to arrive at pharmacies through the federal pharmacy program.
Local 1 min read
County Auditor urging voters to get their ballots in

Ballots must be postmarked by next Tuesday, November 2nd, or in an official ballot drop box by 8 p.m. on Election Day.
Lifestyle Quick read
WSDOT sets closing date for North Cascades Highway

The roughly 40-mile stretch of State Route 20 is closed during winter months.
Local 1 min read
Beluga sighted in Puget Sound traveled farther than initially thought

Analysis of genetic material from the whale shows it’s most likely from a large beluga population in the Beaufort Sea.
Local Quick read
Washington Lottery holding over $2 million in unclaimed winnings

The Washington State Lottery says over $2 million in winnings are about to expire without being claimed.
Local 1 min read
State Committee renames three Washington geographic features

Rabbit Chase Creek is the name for a 1.4 mile creek west of Friday Harbor.
Local Quick read
Flood watch in place for Nooksack, Skagit Rivers

Around an inch of rain is forecast for western Whatcom and Skagit Counties on Wednesday and Thursday, which forecasters say could push the rivers into a minor flood stage by Friday morning.
Local 1 min read
Washington Secretary of State takes job in Biden administration

Kim Wyman will step down from her position as Washington Secretary of State on November 19th.

1 … 297 298 299 300 301 … 1,272