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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.

Government
7 months ago
Washington officials vote to establish state sandstone

The state Senate voted unanimously with one excused absence to approve the measure on Monday, Feb. 16 after a short speech from its sponsor Sen. Ron Muzzall.

Weather
7 months ago
Snow flurries in the forecast for Whatcom County this week

Lynden has a slightly higher chance of seeing snow than places further south, but no more than an inch or so through Wednesday morning.

Outdoors
7 months ago
Solo skier, one other rescued in separate incidents at Mount Baker

The Bellingham Mountain Rescue Council wants people to be wary of thin snow in places creating hazards and to travel with a partner with communication strategies in place in case of separation.

Government
7 months ago
Proposed ‘millionaire’s tax’ becomes prominent discussion in Olympia

Washington residents have voted against a state income tax repeatedly, with the most recent vote in 2015. 

Education
7 months ago
Multiple investigations open into student misconduct at Mount Baker School District elementary school

The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed they have opened their own investigation.

Government
7 months ago
Whatcom County Council approves contract to purchase WWU building in Bellingham

Located on 32nd Street, the university currently uses the building for their IT department among other services.

Government
8 months ago
Blaine construction company awarded $12.7 million contract for new Bellingham dispatch center

The new building will be built on the site of the aging current facility in Bellingham’s Sunnyland neighborhood. 

We Are Whatcom
8 months ago
Brian Kerkvliet: Co-founder of Salish Seed Guild

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.

Government
8 months ago
Washington state legislators introduce ‘millionaire’s tax’

Ferguson has pushed for the money that would come from a millionaire’s tax to fund K-12 public education and supportive programs. 

Government
8 months ago
Two bills push for more supportive housing, limits camping bans in Washington

Both bills are scheduled for executive sessions with committee members this week.

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