Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 20th of August.
Good morning, Bellingham.
📰 Economy
Washington’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.2% in June to 5% in July after the state added 21,100 seasonally adjusted jobs, driven by private-sector gains in education, health services, leisure and hospitality, and business services.
Whatcom County’s jobs report will be released Tuesday, Aug. 25.
🎓 Education
Western Washington University announced an expanded Guaranteed Admission Program for all Washington high school seniors with a 2.75+ GPA available through the Western Application or Common App to help address a shortfall in last year’s enrollment numbers.
🏛️ Government
Bellingham City Council approved upgrades for Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant in Fairhaven on Monday, Aug.
10. The project is valued at $40 million — design and preconstruction will continue into 2027 while construction begins later that year and lasts 3.5 years.
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