Government
7 months ago
Port of Bellingham appoints Tiffany DeSimone as Interim Executive Director

Most recently, DeSimone oversaw operations at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal, Squalicum Harbor and Blaine Harbor.

Business
7 months ago
BRIEF: New platform aims to increase housing options for Bellingham renters

As part of Mayor Kim Lund’s executive order targeting affordable housing, the city has partnered with home-sharing website Nesterly.

Government
7 months ago
State officials criticize Trump administration over Medicaid data sharing with DHS

Experts say the information will help authorities locate migrants but could also make it harder for them to seek green cards, permanent residency or citizenship.

Local
7 months ago
New lawsuit claims the City of Bellingham illegally seized and destroyed motorhome

The couple are seeking damages for their lost property and violation of their constitutional rights in the active lawsuit.

Government
7 months ago
Washington’s carbon emission auction sells out as price climbs

The funds will go toward hundreds of green-energy projects throughout Washington from electric school buses to solar and heat pump installations and energy credits.

Government
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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
7 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.

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