The Salish Seed Guild works to promote biodiversity and sustainable agriculture in Whatcom County. One of the founders, Brian Kerkvliet, takes his efforts as a biodynamic homesteader seriously as he helps to educate the local gardeners in the Cascade bioregion.
Ferguson has pushed for the money that would come from a millionaire’s tax to fund K-12 public education and supportive programs.
Both bills are scheduled for executive sessions with committee members this week.
The properties combined have a 2025 market valuation of over $18 million according to the assessor.
The prospective takeover would include selling the WWU property assessed at roughly an $8 million value to the county, allowing the university to continue operations on the second floor of the building for the next two years.
Downtown Bellingham came alive with music over the weekend of Jan. 23 with Paper […]
The owners described the news as “sad yet exciting” in the announcement, adding that the past three years have been a “wonderful experience.”
Proceeds from the tax would go to a youth harmful substance prevention account, targeting underage abuse of kratom and nicotine products.
SB 6204 would allow residents over the age of 21 in the state to grow cannabis in their private residence, limiting cultivation to 15 plants per space.
In its twelfth year, the Bellingham Folk Festival showcases a host of different styles of folk music, allowing musicians from both near and far to connect over their mutual love of music. Organizer Celine Parton talks about the grassroots event and what attendees can look forward to this year.
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