Health and Wellness
3 months ago
Elevated biotoxins close recreational shellfish harvest in Birch Bay

Before harvesting shellfish, check for biotoxin and pollution closures by using the Washington Shellfish Closure map or by calling the Department of Health Biotoxin Hotline at 1-800-562-5632.

Government
3 months ago
“Landmark Tree Ordinance” six month extension approved by Bellingham City Council

Under the ordinance, healthy trees that are at least 36″ in diameter cannot be cut down and violators can be fined between $800 and $5,000 for each instance.

Local
3 months ago
New road map for Washington state’s transportation network revealed to the public

Some of the solutions the transportation commission came up with include supporting zero-emission transportation, flexible transit systems and cross-jurisdictional partnerships.

Local
3 months ago
BRIEF: Man killed after being struck by train in Bellingham

BPD add that the man was leaning against a wheelchair at the time of the accident.

Government
3 months ago
Port of Bellingham begins search for new executive director

The commission expects that community members will have input on the final candidates during a public forum.

Local
3 months ago
Mabel the cow finds her new home on San Juan Island

Mabel was less than a year old when she escaped from a trailer on Alabama Hill while being taken to an auction in August 2024.

Local
3 months ago
Several chestnut trees removed from Chestnut Street in Bellingham

The city told My Bellingham Now that some of the trees had become unhealthy or completely dead.

Business
3 months ago
Gov. Bob Ferguson announces new program to boost LGBTQ+ business

The program is designed to help out businesses with over 51% LGBTQ+ ownership.

Local
3 months ago
U.S. Coast Guard, along with Canadian Coast Guard and good Samaritan perform rescue off coast of Point Roberts

The 25-foot skiff had two people aboard when it began to take on water near the red can buoy of the coast of the exclave. 

Crime
3 months ago
Deming man sentenced for possession of child sexual abuse material

The judge noted the extreme quantity and violent nature of the material in handing down the sentence.

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