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Government
10 months ago
Bellingham Public Library secures over $3 million in funding for renovations

The library, first built in 1950, will now be able to move forward with phase two of their renovations.

Education
10 months ago
Proposed federal funding cuts could have severe impacts on Whatcom County schools

Areas that would be most affected by the cuts include migrant and multilingual learner, mental health, homelessness and professional development programs.

Business
10 months ago
Tourism spending slightly rose in 2024 in Bellingham and Whatcom County

The overall number of jobs supported by tourism only saw a minor increase but still remained above pre-pandemic levels.

Crime
10 months ago
Arkansas woman charged following milestone arrest by Washington’s new Indigenous cold case unit

It’s the first case ever charged by the AG’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People Cold Case Unit, which was established in 2023.

Government
10 months ago
Bellingham City Council expands affordable housing opportunities

The newly passed ordinance offers incentives for developers to build affordable housing in designated urban villages.

Community Events
10 months ago
Protests planned for this weekend in Bellingham and Ferndale

A Ferndale “ICE-Breaker” rally is set for Friday while Bellingham is slated to have a No Kings demonstration at City Hall.

We Are Whatcom
10 months ago
Tina Hayes: Co-director of HomesNOW! Not Later

Hayes found community when she lived at the tiny home village. Now a director of the village, she gets to orchestrate the growth of the community she loves.

Local
10 months ago
No injuries reported after RV fire in Bellingham

An investigation into the cause of the fire is ongoing.

Lifestyle
10 months ago
Birch Bay Waterslides still set to open on June 14 as park passes reinspection

Two of the park’s features were not cleared and will not be open to the public.

Government
10 months ago
New resolution seeks to establish Bellingham as a “welcoming city,” not “sanctuary city”

The new resolution drafted by Councilmember Hannah Stone expands the language to give transgender people further protections on the local level.