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Julia Lerner

Staff Reporter

North Lake Whatcom in September 2023. Candidates in local elections are discussing solutions to Whatcom County's 250-billion-gallon-sized problem. Political leaders and newcomers alike have turned an eye toward protecting the drinking water source of more than 100
Elections

Candidates, public agree health of Lake Whatcom is priority

New advisory board suggested; others point to land acquisition, homeowner programs
Oct. 9, 2023 5:00 a.m.
The now-closed Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center is located on the PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center campus.
Health

PeaceHealth plans ‘new’ outpatient surgery center as Pacific Rim closes

Early October opening planned as demand for procedures has risen
Sept. 28, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Environment

Errors in federal program could harm local farmers

Hundreds of rural landowners impacted by decades-old contract errors
Sept. 26, 2023 6:57 p.m.
Law & Justice

Prosecutors to seek extradition of Montana man accused of child sex crimes in Whatcom

Aaron Drake facing 15 charges in connection with Bellingham brother arrested last week
Sept. 25, 2023 2:32 p.m.
Several of the homes off Everson's Main Street are on the federal buyout list
Flooding

FEMA flood relief grants for property owners delayed indefinitely

Millions of dollars in federal grants were earmarked for Whatcom County 2021 flood recovery
Sept. 22, 2023 2:56 p.m.
Michael Feerer
Environment

Bellingham kicks off annual Climate Action Week Sept. 22

Dozens of climate events planned, including walking tours, work parties and e-bike demonstrations
Sept. 21, 2023 11:23 a.m.
In this March 9
Indigenous Affairs

Ashes of famed orca Tokitae returned to Lummi Nation for private ceremony

Tribe will spread remains in a sacred spot; Friday's public ceremony canceled
Sept. 20, 2023 1:31 p.m.
Larry Wonnacott fiddles with headphones at a hearing loop station in the Bellingham Public Library on Wednesday
Health

Bellingham hard-of-hearing residents see support in loops

Added technology makes more public spaces accessible
Sept. 15, 2023 5:00 a.m.
Community members listen to the panelists answer questions on Wednesday
Environment

Neighbors, county leadership spar over potential metal shredder

ABC Recycling touts processing facility off Marine Drive is beneficial
Sept. 7, 2023 5:10 a.m.
A profile shot of Dan Purdy leaning agains tthe armrest of a sofa chair with an indoor plant behind him.
Elections

County Executive: Challenger Purdy wants to run county like a business

Longtime businessman hopes to streamline property development
Sept. 7, 2023 5:00 a.m.
A profile photo of Whatcom County Executive Satpal Sidhu.
Elections

County Executive: Sidhu feels confident in his middle-of-the-road approach

Incumbent touts broad cultural perspective as political strength
Sept. 6, 2023 4:45 p.m.
Wendy Harris' mugshot for her column titled "No Net Loss" she wrote for Whatcom Watch between 2012 and 2014. She passed away Aug. 31
Local

Environmental ‘rabble-rouser’ spent lifetime fighting for clean water

Longtime Blaine resident Wendy Harris died on Aug. 31
Sept. 6, 2023 10:01 a.m.

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