New study says the individual lifetime cost of smoking in Washington is in the millions
About 10% of Washington adults and 2.2% of high schoolers reported smoking cigarettes in 2022, says the American Lung Association.
Bellingham City Council approves one-year pause on parking minimums for new construction
Bellingham developers won’t have to provide off-street parking for new construction projects for one year, under an interim ...
Treaty Day event features ‘Resident Orca,’ acclaimed film about effort to free Tokitae
This year’s Treaty Day Film Festival offers the first local chance to see “Resident Orca,” the documentary that follows the ...
Washington cities expanding home-rental protections as efforts at state level have stalled
Bellingham and Tacoma implemented relocation assistance policies this year following ballot initiatives passed by voters in ...
Give Seattle Mariners executives credit: They’re dedicated to not doing quite enough
Another Mariners offseason, another year of avoiding the big moves that might lift the team to real contention, says ...
Looking for Boulder 2.0? These cities fit the bill for many remote workers.
MakeMyMove details cities that combine affordability, quality of life, and incentives to attract remote workers eager to ...
The 11 fastest growing small business categories of 2025
NEXT shares its list for the fastest growing small businesses of 2025 and shares findings about rising self-employment ...
Is it legal for a child to get a tattoo in Washington? Here is what state law says
Most states consider 18 to be the minimum age for someone to get a tattoo, but many states allow minors to be tattooed with ...
What’s behind the promising decline in Whatcom County drug overdoses, deaths in 2024?
Overdose deaths in Whatcom County soared from 91 in 2022 to 137 in 2023, fueled by cheap and easily available drugs — especially the synthetic opioid fentanyl — coupled with rising rents, homelessness ...
Albertsons lays off corporate employees across the company. Here’s what we know
Albertsons is laying off corporate and division support employees around the country, a spokesperson for the company told the Idaho Statesman on Wednesday. Store employees are not impacted by the cuts ...
Downtown Bellingham restaurant announces closure after nearly 18 years in business
One of downtown Bellingham’s unique restaurants has announced it will close permanently in March. Bayou on Bay, a Creole, ...
Can insurance companies cancel fire coverage in Washington state? Here’s what to know
Insurers reportedly canceled policies for thousands of Los Angeles area homes. Here’s how Washingtonians can check their ...