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Tax deadlines for nonprofits also extended
BOTHELL — On Friday, April 10, Washington 1st District Congresswoman Suzan DelBene applauded the Internal Revenue Service for extending the 2019 federal tax filing and payment ...
Local Dems condemn the firing of Dr. Lin
WHATCOM — At its April meeting the Executive Board of Whatcom Democrats voted unanimously to condemn PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center of Bellingham for “retaliating against ...
Coronavirus county deaths now to 19
‘Stay home’ order affecting businesses now to May 4; latest health advisory is for all to wear a mask By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — Over four days, ...
Pair arrested after Blaine truck theft, nearly 10-mile pursuit
WHATCOM — On Wednesday, April 1, at approximately 1:30 a.m., Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched on the report of an activated alarm and theft of a vehicle at ...
Barron doing air filter service for front-line responders
WHATCOM — Thanks to amazing efforts by so many during the coronavirus pandemic, Barron Heating & Air Conditioning is providing free HVAC maintenance service through the ...
Home prices stayed strong in first quarter
But ‘true test will be next three months’ WHATCOM — The median sales price of a Whatcom County home rose 9.1% to $420,000 in the first quarter of 2020, but the economic ...
Superintendents react to full closure
Local effort is teaching in a ‘virtual format’ By Brent Lindquist [email protected] WHATCOM — Gov. Jay Inslee and Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal announced ...
Shewmake leads making meals for front-line workers
WHATCOM — An effort to raise $600 to buy lunch for frontline workers at St. Joseph Hospital in Bellingham ended up raising over $4,700 in an unexpected outpouring of donations ...
Teaching through a crisis
Jon Mutchler keeps teaching piano — now remotely By Brent Lindquist [email protected] FERNDALE — For many people waiting out the COVID-19 crisis, work doesn’t have ...
Schools closed for rest of year
Announcement Monday ends the wondering; home learning must continue By Calvin Bratt [email protected] WHATCOM — The in-person school year is over, a casualty of the coronavirus ...
