Farm
1 year ago
Whatcom Conservation District receives $1.2 million federal grant to test new irrigation technology

The grant summary notes that historically underserved farmers will be given priority to take part in the study.

Community Events
1 year ago
Lifestyle Lookout: Farm to table bike rides, field trips to the North Cascades and live music in Whatcom County this weekend

Take a farm to table bike tour through Ferndale or see Dustbowl Revival at the Wild Buffalo this weekend in Whatcom County.

Business
1 year ago
Whatcom and Skagit County farmers receive state grant money to strengthen local food systems

The Washington Department of Agriculture recently announced $1.5 million in grants to strengthen local food systems across Washington.

Dedicated To Service
1 year ago
Dirt Therapy: Local nonprofit aims to merge community, farming and conversation to at-risk veterans

Growing Veterans has been helping local veterans get reintegrated to civilian life since 2012.

Local
1 year ago
REMINDER: Whatcom County burn ban takes effect July 1

The restrictions are expected to remain in effect through September 14, but the end date could be extended depending on weather conditions.

Features
1 year ago
Adjudi-what?! Reactions to Nooksack Water Basin rights battle

Part 2 of MyBellinghamNow’s new series, “Adjudi-what?!” tackles farmers, municipalities and water associations impacted by water rights adjudication in Whatcom County.

Farm
1 year ago
International Plowing Match celebrating 82 years at Berthusen Park

The International Plowing match runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. this Saturday at Berthusen Park in Lynden.

Farm
1 year ago
Inslee issues emergency proclamation over spongy moth infestation in Skagit County

The infestation covers about 900 acres near Concrete and 1,400 acres in Thurston County.

Farm
1 year ago
Temporary judge appointed to oversee Whatcom’s water adjudication

The judges said he has handled many complex cases including numerous civil and criminal trials.

Business
1 year ago
Adjudi-what?! A comprehensive look at the state’s process to set water rights in the Nooksack basin

Part 1 of MyBellinghamNow’s new series, “Adjudi-what?!” covers what water adjudication is for the people of Whatcom County.