Below are the latest Whatcom News stories that affect people who live and/or work in and around Bellingham Washington.
Downtown Bellingham parking shifts from meters to a single pay online zone on June 1st
Paid parking sessions now stay with the vehicle even after moving to different downtown parking spots.
Bellingham Police Department awarded $3.7 million state public safety grant
The money is earmarked for a “Drone as First Responder” program and reactivate frozen officer positions.
Logging truck rollover crash blocks Valley Highway (SR9)
Initial unconfirmed reports were there were no injuries and the crash was blocking both lanes.
WSP confirms suspect wanted in 2016 fatal Pole Road crash is deceased
Suspect was located in Guatemala.
Bellingham newspaper fires executive editor
He and the newspaper’s leadership disagreed about the direction of a new quarterly magazine.
Health insurance companies request an average rate increase of 22.4%
The changes follow consecutive years of premium increases in Washington.
Union workers at 5 McClatchy newspapers including Bellingham Herald hold 1-day strike
Bellingham Herald employees are striking over wage negotiations.
Missing endangered person out of Everson
Last seen getting into an unknown black sedan in downtown Everson.
WSDOT announces upcoming Whatcom County area traffic impacts
Road closures are planned around the Ski to Sea event as well as construction related lane closures.
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