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Emma Toscani

Emma Toscani is the Editor-in-Chief of My Bellingham Now since May 2026. To get in contact with Emma, email etoscani@pnwmediagroup.com.

Lifestyle
4 hours ago
Know before you go: Bag checks now required at NW WA Fair

Outside food and beverages are still allowed at the fair, though items like weapons, alcohol and explosives are prohibited.

Group of ten people posing on the deck of a sailboat named ABSOLUTELY at a sunny marina.
Features
2 weeks ago
Sailing, ‘boat crack’ and me: Watching Bellingham Race Week from the stern of the well-oiled machine | Whatcom Wanderings

The crew of the Absolutely was in good spirits during the Bellingham Race Week’s 43rd year.

Bag of chopped mixed greens in a clear plastic bag, fresh salad ready for purchase.
Health and Wellness
3 weeks ago
Local health officials push for safe food handling in light of cyclosporiasis outbreak

Several cases have been reported in Washington, though health officials say it is not to the level of outbreak seen in 30 other states.

Elections
1 month ago
Let’s Go Washington hands in signatures for “millionaire’s tax” challenge

The Washington state Secretary of State’s office will verify the signatures in the coming days.

Environmental
1 month ago
Whatcom County clean water projects funded through Ecology grants, loans

Over $5.6 million will go towards several projects in the county, plus 8 more projects in neighboring counties received funds.

Row of residential waste and recycling bins with yellow, blue, and green lids along a white picket fence.
Environmental
1 month ago
Proposed standards on compost contamination seeks public feedback

The department wants to get ahead what they expect will be a great increase in compostable materials over the next decade.

Open hillside meadow with purple wildflowers in the foreground, dense evergreen forest on a sunlit slope, and a blue sky with white clouds above.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Burn ban for North Cascades National Park begins Monday

Campers can use gas or propane stoves, grills and lanterns but only if no flammable material is within three feet of the device.

Farm
2 months ago
Whatcom County farms part of plan to increase farmland preservation

The grant program gives funding so development rights can be bought, offering the opportunity for farming in the future.

Local
2 months ago
911 call operations disrupted across Washington

Dial 360-676-6911 to reach the operator directly in case of emergency.

Government
2 months ago
Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling

Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.

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