Government
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council votes unanimously to approve ordinance affirming rights of LGBTQ+ community members

With its passage, the new ordinance creates a new chapter of the Bellingham municipal code.

Community Events
2 months ago
PHOTOS: 17th annual Naked Bike Parade bares the streets of Bellingham

The crew rode out towards Zuanich at around 1 p.m. and then banked back downtown to wave at the weekend Farmer’s Market crowd.

Business
2 months 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.

Traffic
2 months ago
City of Bellingham announces multiple projects to improve public spaces and roads this week

Traffic may be impacted in parts of Bellingham as crews work to repair roads and more.

Elections
2 months ago
Voters will decide whether to de-annex hundreds of acres in eastern Blaine

The de-annexation proposal will need a 60% supermajority in order to pass this November. 

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
CONTRIBUTED: Prepare in a Year – 2 Weeks Ready

The preparedness that gave you peace of mind to set off on vacation can do the same if you’re trapped at home due to a major disaster. The good news is it doesn’t take much to become prepared. Even to be on your own for two weeks, which could be how long it can take responders to reach you following a disaster.

Health and Wellness
2 months ago
Swimming advisory in place in Skagit County at Bay View State Park

The public is being advised to avoid any contact with water in the area until further notice.

Local
2 months ago
Washington state continues to offer help to marginalized youth in crisis, previous support line recently cut

Now, the department recommends people call or text the “988 Lifeline,” which offers free, confidential, 24/7 access to crisis counselors.

Government
2 months ago
Bellingham City Council to discuss new development in Barkley Village

One of the hearings will address the area’s adherence to the Environmental Policy Act.

Traffic
2 months ago
UPDATE: All lanes reopen on I-5 NB in Smokey Point

The closure caused an estimated seven-mile backup on the interstate on Monday afternoon.

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