Government
5 months ago
Whatcom County Council to host Community Conversation events this summer

The council is planning to schedule more meetings in Bellingham and Everson later this year. 

Government
5 months ago
Bellingham Public Library secures over $6 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
5 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.

Government
5 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.

Government
5 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.

Government
5 months ago
Washington State joins multistate gun lawsuit against Trump administration ruling

The new ruling by the Trump administration may redistribute thousands of guns in the U.S.

Government
5 months ago
Whatcom County searches for next winter’s shelter location in Bellingham

Anyone interested can submit their plan to manage it or propose a location by June 24.

Government
5 months ago
Washington State Republican Party joins effort to end vote-by-mail system

One representative believes that the passage of the initiative will restore trust and integrity to Washington elections.

Local
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham parts ways with executive director Rob Fix

Fix has worked for the Port of Bellingham since 2008.

Local
5 months ago
Port of Bellingham considers installing bike lockers at Bellingham International Airport, Fairhaven Station

The Port is installing the lockers as a way to increase transportation options, following feedback from the public that indicates the lockers would be used. 

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