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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 years ago
Lighthouse Mission facility nears capacity as temperatures drop in Bellingham

A homeless shelter in Bellingham is nearing capacity as the weather continues to be dangerously chilly.

Community Events
2 years ago
Whatcom Museum to showcase new masterworks from renowned French artists

Whatcom Museum members will be able to see the works on Feb. 13 and the exhibit will open to the public on Feb. 14.

Government
2 years ago
City officials continue working on ‘The Bellingham Plan’ with focus on community growth

The Bellingham Plan will be adopted into legislation by June of 2026. 

Government
2 years ago
Whatcom County Executive Sidhu announces timeline for development of new jail

Discussions will start off with a meeting between bond consultants, the county council and the Finance Advisory Board in mid-February.

Crime
2 years ago
Bellingham consignment store vandalized and robbed

Labels, a local thrift and consignment store, reported the break-in at their James Street location early in the morning on Jan. 28.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham firefighters to receive PFAS-free gear

PFAS are a class of toxic chemicals that don’t naturally break down for at least centuries, earning the nickname “forever chemicals.”

Education
2 years ago
Office of Superintendent releases guidelines for Washington schools to handle immigration status

The State Superintendent said in a statement that Washington’s Constitution does not identify citizenship as a qualification to receive an education.

Government
2 years ago
City of Bellingham to consider funding Whatcom County severe weather shelter at upcoming council meeting

Whatcom County currently solely operates the shelter and the interlocal agreement would not give the City of Bellingham control over its operations.

Local
2 years ago
Bellingham seeks input on renter experience as council mulls passing ordinances

The city council is considering two ordinances that aim to curtail excessive fees, colloquially referred to as “junk fees.” 

Weather
2 years ago
WEATHER: Continued cold weather in the forecast, minimal snow on the horizon for the coast

A 40% chance of heavy snow is predicted for the mountains over the next two weeks.

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