Environmental

The emergency closure was announced due to reports of norovirus-like illnesses from oysters in the area. 

The state is required to bring greenhouse gas emissions 45% below 1990 levels by 2030.

The city highlighted many different projects that helped protect and preserve the environment in 2024.

The Disposal of Toxics facility near Bellingham International Airport takes household hazardous waste items for free.

Passed by state legislature in 2023, the rules are intended to reduce vessel noise and allow whales to live their lives with minimal disturbance.

Washington’s snowpack is the state’s water storage system that charges streams and provides water for people, industry and agriculture throughout the year. 

As part of their effort to cut emissions, BPS has remapped their bus routes to better serve the community, adding 32 routes this school year.

The report comes after three years without any confirmed sightings.

Still trying to wrap your head around terms like “bomb cyclone” and “atmospheric river”? You’re in good company.

NWCAA still urges residents to limit indoor wood burning as much as possible as excess of smoke particles could lead to another ban in the future.