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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
3 months ago
Whatcom County Council looks to create Lummi Island ferry district

It would allow the county to collect a tax from residents to fund the Whatcom Chief’s maintenance and operation.

Tribal News
3 months ago
Lummi Nation files lawsuit against Whidbey Telecom, others for ‘series of unlawful failures’

The Lummi Nation is demanding a jury trial, citing several federal and state statute violations.

Pile of assorted U.S. dollar bills scattered and overlapping on a flat surface (including $1, $5, $10, and $100 notes).
Tribal News
3 months ago
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community set to receive over $10 million

The tribe will use the funds to construct a new commercial pier and covered storage, renovate three moorage piers and design a new fish processing plant.

Government
4 months ago
FEMA funding for Oregon, Washington approved

This comes as Whatcom County’s flood managers estimate $182 million will be needed to enact the fixes to the Nooksack River to prevent flooding in the near future.

Education
4 months ago
High school graduation requirements may change for Washington students

Named FutureReady, the task force found in a 2025 interim report several gaps in how students are prepared to enter the world after K-12 education.

Business
4 months ago
Janicki Industries begins multi-state growth in aerospace, defense and more

Upon completion of an expansion in Bellingham, the company says it would provide up to 125 new jobs by the end of the year.

Crime
4 months ago
Whatcom officials warn about new drug in regional illicit drug supply

Whatcom County Health and Community Services says that Narcan does not work on the drug, however Narcan’s use is recommended to combat opioids that may be in the person’s system.

Government
4 months ago
Whatcom County Council appoints Deborah Arthur as Deputy Executive

This comes as Whatcom County still looks to find a Medical Examiner.

Government
4 months ago
Bellingham drivers could see lowered speed limits on city roads soon

Signs would be posted at Bellingham city limits that say all roads will have “20 mph speed limits unless posted otherwise” starting this summer.

We Are Whatcom
4 months ago
Shanna Sheridan: Bellingham Beer Alliance, Bellingham Cider Company

Shanna Sheridan found her way to her job as Brand Ambassador and Event Coordinator at Bellingham Cider Company shortly after Boundary Bay Brewing Company shuttered their doors last fall. Her transition to the brewery scene came after she founded PNW Beer Moms, an online group that centered around providing beer drinking community for moms in Bellingham.