Emma Toscani

Emma Toscani is a reporter for KGMI and My Bellingham Now. Emma additionally runs the soundboard for weekend shows and assists KGMI Konnects with Joe Teehan. To get in contact with Emma, email etoscani@pnwmediagroup.com.

Government
2 months ago
“Landmark Tree Ordinance” six month extension approved by Bellingham City Council

Under the ordinance, healthy trees that are at least 36″ in diameter cannot be cut down and violators can be fined between $800 and $5,000 for each instance.

Local
2 months ago
New road map for Washington state’s transportation network revealed to the public

Some of the solutions the transportation commission came up with include supporting zero-emission transportation, flexible transit systems and cross-jurisdictional partnerships.

Local
2 months ago
Several chestnut trees removed from Chestnut Street in Bellingham

The city told My Bellingham Now that some of the trees had become unhealthy or completely dead.

Local
2 months ago
U.S. Coast Guard, along with Canadian Coast Guard and good Samaritan perform rescue off coast of Point Roberts

The 25-foot skiff had two people aboard when it began to take on water near the red can buoy of the coast of the exclave. 

Business
2 months ago
Award-winning restaurant in downtown Bellingham up for sale

According to the listing, the fine dining restaurant is currently equipped with a Michelin-level kitchen as well as two fire elements in the 3,500 sq ft-space.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Swimming advisory lifted at Wildcat Cove in Larrabee State Park

My Bellingham Now previously reported testing at the cove in late July noted high levels of enterococcus bacteria, causing Whatcom County’s health department to issue the swimming advisory.

Environmental
2 months ago
Whatcom County Council votes to acquire forest land on Stewart Mountain

The acquisition comes in partnership with the state Department of Ecology, totaling roughly $5.5 million in funding through the Streamflow Restoration Grant program.

Local
2 months ago
New report on Whatcom County homeless rates shows similar numbers to years prior

The report says that more people are sleeping in unsheltered spaces which mean tents, doorways, vehicles and other locations.

Community Events
2 months ago
Beats on the Bay brings free live music back to Bellingham Bay

Paddleboarders, kayakers and boaters rejoice! Three free concerts are coming this summer.

Crime
2 months ago
Petition to change AMBER alert system gains traction following murder of three girls in Wenatchee

The girls’ abduction did not meet the criteria for an AMBER Alert, as the custody of a parent does not necessarily justify abduction.