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Bellingham OKs ordinances prohibiting landlords from charging ‘junk fees’
The first ordinance prohibits landlords from charging tenants “unfair or excessive” fees in residential agreements and leases ...
The evolution of design thinking: From products to problem-solving across industries
Lazzoni reports on the evolution of design thinking from product-focused to a broad problem-solving framework across various ...
WSP issues MIPA alert for Bellingham teen last seen Tuesday night
The Washington State Patrol on Tuesday night issued a Missing Indigenous Person Alert (MIPA) for Abriana Powell, 15, of ...
Mid-year money check: What your credit utilization says about you
Freedom Debt Relief reports that credit utilization affects scores; keep it under 30% for better credit health and check ...
Paying rent by credit card in WA: Do you have to pay a processing fee, too?
Processing fees for tenants who are required to make online rent payments can add to the cost of living. Is it actually legal ...
Whatcom’s ‘Start-Up Business of the Year’ moving to Bellingham waterfront site
Undated file photo of John and Rose Neeter at Neeter House of Luxury, which opened Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022, at 21 Bellwether ...
The renter suburb: Renters outnumber owners in 203 suburbs in largest US metros
In America's 20 largest metros, there are nearly 1,500 suburbs with a population higher than 10,000. According to Point2Homes ...
Marco Rubio is my generation’s best hope to handle the Iran conflict right | Opinion
Rubio is a traditional foreign policy realist, a classical conservative surrounded by other advisors who range from ...
Health officials confirm Whatcom County’s first two measles cases of 2025
Whatcom County has confirmed its first case of measles for 2025, according to a June 20 news release from Whatcom County Health and Community Services (WCHCS).