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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
1 year ago
Whatcom County takes over severe weather shelter operations, calls for local support unanswered

A location for the shelter has not yet been finalized, but WCHCS anticipates a lease will be authorized in September.

Government
1 year ago
AG Nick Brown joins multi-state lawsuit against Trump administration’s block of Planned Parenthood Medicaid funding

Another suit AG Brown signed onto earlier this week challenges the Trump administration’s demands for access to SNAP recipients’ personal data.

We Are Whatcom
1 year ago
Drew Schmidt and Emily Lekberg: San Juan Cruises

San Juan Cruises is one of thirty members of the Pacific Whale Watching Association, which encompasses whale watching companies in the state of Washington and Vancouver B.C. The overall goal is to provide a community conversation in order to find whales and observe them safely.

Traffic
1 year ago
Parking on portion of State Street in downtown Bellingham to become back-in only spaces

According to the city, this improves visibility when exiting spaces and prevents drivers from blindly backing into moving traffic.

Government
1 year ago
New law requiring priests to break confession in Washington state blocked in federal court

The ruling states that in Washington, a gross misdemeanor is punishable by a maximum of 364 days in county jail and a fine of up to $5,000.

Crime
1 year ago
Lummi Nation police officer-involved shooting suspect in custody, local agencies share updates on the investigation

According to Sheriff Tanksley, the 37-year-old injured officer was hospitalized, has undergone surgery and remains there in a stable condition.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County LEAD program now fully funded by two state revenue streams

LEAD, meaning Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion, works to keep frequent offenders with mental or substance issues out of the penal system.

Government
1 year ago
Bellingham joins multi-city and county suit against Trump administration

Mayor Kim Lund made the announcement on Monday night during Bellingham City Council’s regular meeting.

Government
1 year ago
Whatcom County receives national award for veteran program

Nearly 1,600 awards were given out this year to counties across the country.

Business
1 year ago
New data shows fluctuating retail sales numbers in Bellingham and surrounding areas

Bellingham, Blaine and Lynden stayed roughly the same in the year-over-year comparison, with the seat of the county seeing a nearly 1.6% increase in total revenue.

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