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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.

Local
2 months ago
Budget shortfall spurs belt-tightening across Washington state

Agencies are now being told to pause phasing-in any new programs and make cuts with special attention to programs expanded upon after 2018.

Entertainment
2 months ago
Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program

The theatre’s largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.

Cartoon mascot outside a pizza shop with pink glasses and overalls, posing with a peace sign next to the 'MOTO ODD PIZZA' sign.
Business
2 months ago
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home

MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.

Cherry blossom tree in bloom against a dramatic, stormy sky with distant pines and a roadside of parked cars.
Weather
2 months ago
Thunderstorms possible for North Cascades, western Washington this weekend

Storm activity is more likely through the afternoon on both Friday and Saturday.

Local
2 months ago
Funds coming to beef up security measures ahead of World Cup

The money will pay for Bellingham Police staff overtime and equipment to cover FIFA World Cup-related events in the city.

Close-up of rusted steel bridge girders with rivets, overlooking a road with a white truck beneath and trees in the background
Traffic
2 months ago
Mount Vernon bridge to partially close for a year

The aging bridge was last painted in 1990.

Yellow excavator on a mountain road repairing a sinkhole with two workers nearby; forested hills in the background.
Traffic
2 months ago
Marblemount Bridge closes, North Cascades Hwy nears reopening

Though the bridge isn’t on the highway, its proximity to SR 20 will affect locals and overnight travelers who will need to seek alternate routes for the next couple weeks.

Runner in orange athletic gear crosses a finish line as a cheering crowd and sponsor banner loom in the background.
Photos
3 months ago
PHOTOS: Bonus images of Ski to Sea 2026

See the range of activity that overtook Whatcom County during the 51st Ski to Sea race.

A kayaker in a green life jacket paddles a long black kayak on a calm lake with boats anchored in the distance and a shoreline on the horizon.
Sports
3 months ago
Pacific North Sports wins Ski to Sea 2026

The team overtook Marr’s Heating in the sea kayak leg, winning by just 30 seconds.

Teal raised lettering reading 'Division of Children and Family Services' on a pale wall.
Religion
3 months ago
Recent settlement spurs rule change in foster parent requirements

Court documents state the settlement comes after two foster parents sued the state for violating their First Amendment rights.