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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.

Elections
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 months ago
911 call operations disrupted across Washington

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

Government
3 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.

Local
4 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
4 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
4 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.