Would tariffs affect border states like WA more than others? Here’s what to know
A trade war with Mexico and Canada would have ramifications across the country. Here’s how it would impact Washington state, ...
Bellingham credit union closing as the city purchases property for more affordable housing
North Coast Credit Union’s Bellingham branch is closing as its property has been sold to the city of Bellingham, according to ...
1,500 Tri-Cities nuclear fuel jobs on the line as lawmakers revisit property tax breaks
Framatome and an unnamed nuclear fuel developer are one step closer to securing millions in property tax breaks thanks to the ...
WA courts are mandated to vacate many drug-possession cases. Why is it taking so long?
Even after years of work, courts still have a long way to go: 63% of cases in Superior Courts and Municipal Courts still need to be vacated, according to data from the Office of Public Defense, while ...
Family thought 14-year-old was dead, feds say. She’s found with Michigan sex offender
Keith Daniel Freerksen, a registered sex offender from South Haven Township, Michigan, was sentenced to 20 years in prison Feb. 5 after pleading guilty to travel with intent to engage in a sexual with ...
Gov. Ferguson, AG Brown and lawmakers are up for pay raises. How much will they make?
Their salaries are set every two years by the Washington Citizens Commission on Salaries for Elected Officials.
WA Superintendent Reykdal says he’s working with AG on response to Trump’s transgender ban
Washington state will do everything... to defend the rule of law, states’ rights to establish education policy, and to ...
How Leonard Williams just cut the Seahawks’ salary-cap task in half, what they may do next
The Pro Bowl defensive linemen gets up-front bonus cash, converts 2025 salary to save Seattle $14 million against the salary ...
What is the average credit score in the US?
Most generations increased their average FICO Score by a single point in 2024, although Generation X, currently carrying more ...
Authorities investigating death at Whatcom County jail; friends, family want answers
A participant in the Whatcom County Pen-pal Program wrote in a letter that they asked officers to help Nixon six times before ...
Federal government employs thousands in WA. What if they take Trump’s ‘buyout’ offer?
A deadline to accept the Trump administration’s “deferred resignation” on Thursday, Feb. 6 was extended by a federal judge.
Freezing weather still affecting schools across Whatcom County. More snow possible
Below-freezing temperatures and snow across the Whatcom County lowlands continue to affect schools Thursday, causing some to ...