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Sumas Businesses Urged to Document Flood Losses as Mayor Seeks Recovery Funding

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Sumas Businesses Urged to Document Flood Losses as Mayor Seeks Recovery Funding

Brian Henderson January 9, 2026

In a letter dated Jan. 7, Sumas Mayor Bruce Bosch asked business owners to submit detailed summaries...

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FCC Appoints Chief Economist as Broadcasters Push Deregulation: Radio’s National Security Role in Focus

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FCC Appoints Chief Economist as Broadcasters Push Deregulation: Radio’s National Security Role in Focus

Brian Henderson January 7, 2026

Radio remains a critical national security tool. FCC, NAB, and rural AM/FM stations face choices in infrastructure,...

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Highway 2 Reopens Near Skykomish, Boosts Local Business Outlook After Flood Damage

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Highway 2 Reopens Near Skykomish, Boosts Local Business Outlook After Flood Damage

Brian Henderson January 2, 2026

Highway 2 reopened Jan. 1 near Skykomish after flood closures, easing business losses. Gov. Ferguson and Senator...

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Whatcom County Advisory Committee Applications Due January 6, 2026

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Whatcom County Advisory Committee Applications Due January 6, 2026

Brian Henderson January 1, 2026

Whatcom County Council is seeking applicants for advisory committees. Applications are due by 10 a.m. January 6,...

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Canada Ends a Border Exception as the U.S. Tightens Its Own Rules

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Canada Ends a Border Exception as the U.S. Tightens Its Own Rules

Brian Henderson December 24, 2025

Canada is making headlines for ending its Remote Area Border Crossing permits in 2026

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Debate Over Nooksack River Dredging Erupts Following Recent Floods

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Debate Over Nooksack River Dredging Erupts Following Recent Floods

Brian Henderson December 24, 2025

Flooding on the Nooksack River has renewed calls for dredging. Here is what NOAA, USGS, and Washington...

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Scammers Target Washington Flood Victims as Recovery Begins

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Scammers Target Washington Flood Victims as Recovery Begins

Brian Henderson December 18, 2025

Officials stress that legitimate state and federal disaster aid programs do not require upfront fees or payments...

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