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Duffield Selected for WCL All-Star Game
Rice outfielder Trey Duffield will participate in the West Coast League All-Star game Wednesday night at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham, Washington. First pitch is set for 8:30 (central) with coverage on MLB Network, MLB.TV, MLB.com, and the MLB App. Duffield, who will play for the North team in the...
Commissioner candidate fields questions
Candidate Ben Thomas, running for the District 1 seat on the Jefferson County Board of Commissioners, headlined a program of the Port Townsend Indivisible group July 9 at the Unity Center. His only opponent, Heather Dudley-Nollette appeared at a previous meeting. Thomas is currently serving on the Port Townsend City...
Eluding cases is part of trend
Yet another suspect on Whidbey Island is facing charges for leading police on a potentially dangerous pursuit this year, according to court documents. Ronald B. Millado, a 45-year-old Oak Harbor resident, escaped following a high-speed chase through the city on May 11 during which he extended his arm out the window and wagged his index finger at police, according to a report by a deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Langley limits short-term rentals
In response to the growing housing crisis on South Whidbey, the Langley City Council has decided to limit the number of a certain type of short-term rental unit. The council unanimously agreed to reduce the capacity of type IV short term rental permits from 30 to 15, which was suggested by Councilmember Craig Cyr.
Langley leaders reconsider public safety sales tax
Langley officials are once again considering a public safety sales tax. The topic resurfaced during a city council meeting this week, with unanimous approval for a resolution authorizing a submission for a proposal in the increase in city sales tax of 0.1%, which would bring in an estimated $51,000 annually. Voters will have the chance to accept or reject the new tax when it appears on the November ballot.
Council to discuss climate element, buildable lands analysis
The Langley City Council will convene a special meeting next week to discuss two topics related to the city’s comprehensive plan amendment. The first pertains to the climate element, a state-required goal of the Growth Management Act. Municipalities must plan to improve climate preparedness, response and recovery efforts. The...
Oak Harbor restructures clean water facility debt
In a 6-1 vote, the Oak Harbor City Council approved the debt restructuring for the clean water facility. With two unanimous votes following, the council approved raising utility taxes but reducing sewer rates to provide the community savings overall. The state provided five loans to fund the clean water facility,...
Mayor Kim Lund announces two new city deputy administrators
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The City of Bellingham is adding a pair of familiar faces to its top leadership team. Mayor Kim Lund announced on Monday, July 15, that she appointed longtime employees Janice Keller and Forrest Longman to roles as the city’s deputy administrators. Executive leadership was...
Bellingham City Council members mull over locked mailbox proposal
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham City Council is considering an ordinance aimed at making your mail safer. Councilmembers were introduced to the proposal at their meeting on Monday, July 15, which would require all rental properties to install locked mailboxes for their residents. Planning and Community Development Director...
Bellingham man faces charges after threatening BPD officers and 911 dispatchers
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A Bellingham man is in custody after threatening several law enforcement employees over the phone. Police spokesperson Megan Peters says the suspect called 911 late Saturday night and demanded to speak with a specific officer. The suspect, identified as 44-year-old Stephen Findley, threatened to destroy...
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – University Police are investigating a pair of weekend burglaries on Western’s campus. The school said in an email to students and staff that two separate incidents were reported on the morning of Monday, July 15. Employees at a childcare center for students say someone...
Most and least expensive townhouses sold in Arlington (June 2024)
Here in Arlington, real estate is a spectator sport. Let’s take a look at some of the most and least expensive townhouses sold last month (June 2024). 4515 Washington Blvd — Ballston — $1,625,000 (4 beds | 3.5 baths | 3,427 sq. ft.) 4511 Washington Blvd —...
A woman's toddler died of a fentanyl overdose in her bed. She is now charged with manslaughter
SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. — A Stanwood woman was charged July 10 with manslaughter after her young daughter died of a fentanyl overdose in 2022. Morgan Bassett, 34, woke up on the morning of Jan. 14, 2022, to find her toddler, identified by initials in court documents, unresponsive. Authorities arrived at the "manufactured home" to find Bassett and her unresponsive baby as well as two other men.
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