Will the EU’s sweeping regulations make Big Tech platforms safer?
Drata examined news reports and economic analyses to determine what the impact of the European Union’s tech regulations has ...
‘It violates who we are as a nation.’ Ex-federal workers from WA angered by firings
Sen. Patty Murray shines spotlight on workers from region swept up in recent probationary firings by Trump administration.
Washington is one of the ‘most educated’ states in the US. Here’s where it ranks and why
With its reputation as a hub for the tech and aerospace industries, it isn’t much of a surprise that Washington is considered ...
Can a manager collect tips, or is that wage theft? Here’s what Washington state law says
A Department of Labor investigation found that a Bellingham restaurant had withheld over $80,000 in wages. What state law says on the topic.
Why more drivers are leaving the dealership with a lease and not a loan
The General analyzed data from Experian to determine the cost and potential savings of leasing over traditional vehicle loans in 2024.
Bellingham hospital’s ER is flooded with patients. Here’s where you can get help faster
It’s overwhelming the staff at St. Joseph Medical Center’s Emergency Department, which is seeing “unprecedented patient volumes” because of seasonal colds, flu and other medical issues, PeaceHealth ...
Federal investigation finds Bellingham restaurants owe workers $82K for OT, tip violations
Managers at two well-known downtown Bellingham restaurants have been improperly taking tips intended for dozens of servers, ...
As gas tax revenue drops, Washington lawmakers mull pay-by-mile program for drivers
Washington’s gas tax would be replaced with a road usage charge under a bill that received a hearing on Tuesday. For drivers, ...
Northwest Indigenous leaders recommit to alliance to bolster salmon recovery | Opinion
Several leaders signed onto a memorandum of understanding during the annual Pacific Salmon Commission conference in Portland.
Are WA lawmakers who text and talk in hearings really listening? Some say ‘Not a good look’
They whisper to each other or are on their phone,” X user EricaPNW wrote on Feb. 11. “They don’t care what we have to say.” ...
New downtown Bellingham restaurant delays grand opening, coming next month
Owners of the new restaurant in downtown Bellingham planned to open Saturday, Feb. 22, according to previous reporting by The ...
Replaced bridge re-opens to traffic as another closes again near downtown Bellingham
An $11 million project to replace a pair of bridges on a key Bellingham truck and commuter route is moving closer to ...