Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 3rd of October.
Good morning, Bellingham.
💼 Business
Trucking companies nationwide filed for bankruptcy over the past month due to surging diesel prices and high state taxes, forcing carriers in Washington to cut routes and reduce workloads.
Local drivers now face pump prices as high as $7.48 per gallon, which is altering their work routines.
🎓 Education
Governor Bob Ferguson unveiled a plan Friday, Oct.
2 that would require students to store phones away during school in the proposed Phone-Free Schools Act. The proposal, with exceptions for special needs (medical or caregiving), will take effect in September 2027 if approved.
🌲 Environment
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson and Ecology Director Casey Sixkiller warned Friday, Oct.
2, that Canada’s Pacific Link pipeline—with plans to carry one million barrels daily and double oil traffic in the Salish Sea—could endanger the ecosystem by limiting environmental reviews; construction is set to begin in September 2027.
🏛️ Government
Bellingham City Council will hold a public hearing Monday, Oct.
5 to consider revisions to home business regulations that may allow residents to operate businesses from alternate locations and hire up to three employees. The changes could support more flexible business practices in the community.
Drivers will shift back to the main lanes on I-5 northbound over Chuckanut Creek by Friday, Oct.
9 after crews install a new fish-passable bridge — work on the Old Samish Road bridge continues and is expected to reopen in December.
🏈 Sports
WWU women’s soccer won 2-0 yesterday with homegrown talent boosting their undefeated GNAC run as they prepare to face St. Martin’s tomorrow in Lacey.
The men’s team tied 2-2 last night and will host Seattle Pacific at 4:00.
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