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Natural asbestos problem ‘falls in the cracks’ in Skagit County

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigators prompted by a resident’s concern in late 2012 tested rocks near a housing development in Burlington, Skagit County, and found evidence of naturally occurring asbestos.

Prolonged exposure to the substance…

2014-07-14
Wilson Library equipment malfunction causes smoke, building evacuation 2014-07-08
Colleges deploy complex alert systems in emergencies

It’s a grim fact of life today that colleges across the country are under a constant state of vigilance, prepared to go into emergency mode if a shooter begins firing bullets on campus, as happened at Seattle Pacific University Thursday.

But although it may seem…

2014-06-09
New suicide prevention program searching for name 2014-06-03
Police available to answer questions at event Wednesday 2014-05-27
Extra patrols will target Whatcom drivers using cellphones, no seatbelts

Extra patrols will be out in Whatcom and San Juan counties in search of unbuckled and distracted drivers between Monday, May 19, and June 1.

These extra patrols will be part of the annual "Click it or Ticket" campaign.

2014-05-19
After injury, a reminder about sign placement on campus 2014-05-14
Preventing child sexual abuse can also reduce college assaults, rapes

College campuses are among of the most dangerous places in America for women. According to the 2014 White House Council on Women and Girls, one out of five college women are sexually assaulted and nearly one out of 10 college men are rapists.

This pervasive problem first gained national…

2014-05-12
More than 40 Whatcom County eateries earn food safety awards

The Whatcom County Health Department has recognized 42 local eateries for excellence in safe food handling with its 2013 Silver Platter Awards.

The award is given to dining establishments that achieve outstanding scores during routine food safety inspections throughout the year. Less than…

2014-05-12
Cyber bullying will be discussed May 14 at WWU

Concerns about cyber bullying will be discussed at a Wednesday, May 14, panel at Western Washington University.

The panel will begin at 7 p.m. in Academic West room 204. Topics will include online harassment, legal issues, self-esteem and resources for safely using social media.

2014-05-12
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