Section: Local

The measure, approved with bipartisan support, looks to replace Washington’s Marcus Whitman statue in the National Statuary Hall Collection

Lieutenant Ryan King’s last day is Friday, April 16

The Department of Agriculture says they have received reports of the invasive insects visiting hummingbird feeders in the past

Bellingham Fire Department’s marine unit was able to get to the individual who was dislodged from their vessel

The mural has a budget of $15,000 for design, installation and other project costs

Parks & Recreation Director Nicole Oliver says Bellingham Technical college has documented several incidents that have occurred in and around their fish hatchery on Whatcom Creek, including vandalism, break-ins, physical attacks and threats of aggression

HB1141 was co-sponsored locally by 40th District democratic Representative Alex Ramel of Bellingham and passed the House in late February

Gov. Jay Inslee said Tuesday he has commuted the sentences of 13 prisoners who were doing time for drug possession, with more commutations promised by his office

The auditor’s office said the total number can’t be confirmed until the department finishes working through questionable claims, but indicated that the amount could be over $1 billion

The action brings Whatcom County code in line with Washington state law which also allows breastfeeding in public