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Ralph Schwartz

Local Government Reporter

ralphschwartz@cascadiadaily.com

360-922-3090 ext. 107

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Bellingham to have equal footing with Whatcom County on metal-shredder review

City leaders seek 'seat at the table' with ABC Recycling proposal

March 11, 2024 9:26 p.m.

What’s the Deal With: Birchwood’s rainbow bridge?

2018 volunteer project creates 'a symbol of hope'

March 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom investigators find missing, broken bolts near site of Birch Bay Waterslides injury

Park status uncertain as missing inspection reports hamper investigation

Updated March 6, 2024 10:45 p.m.

Residents near deal to buy mobile home park in Bellingham

But a similar sale at Lakeway Mobile Estates is in jeopardy

March 3, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Fire captain dies while snowboarding in Mount Baker wilderness area

John Devenere, 63, 'valued' member of mountain community

March 3, 2024 1:36 p.m.

Bellingham files lawsuit against owner of homeless camp near Walmart

Guns, drugs, trash pose nuisance to neighbors, records state

March 1, 2024 5:19 p.m.

Port: ABC Recycling has 30 days to meet environmental requirements — or leave

Company docked barge on Bellingham waterfront without permission

Feb. 29, 2024 12:02 p.m.

Mountain Biking

Already common, e-bikes get official OK on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham

Council approves electric-bike use, more trail miles at popular recreation destination

Updated Feb. 27, 2024 12:32 p.m.

Bellingham defendant in 22 North homicide faces new felony charges

Shilo Englert, 35, goes before judge March 1

Feb. 26, 2024 1:25 p.m.

WTA seeks developer for affordable housing in Lynden

Transit agency to lease portion of bus station property; Grant's Burgers needs to move

Feb. 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

City-school Civic Complex trade could enhance indoor recreation in Bellingham

School district would get new site for Carl Cozier Elementary

Updated Feb. 22, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Bellingham mayor fights fentanyl crisis with first-responder office downtown

Kim Lund announces executive order to bolster police presence, medical response

Feb. 20, 2024 4:35 p.m.