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Helping Hands Thrift Store supports needs across the county

Find basic needs and friendly faces, all for 50 cents

Jan. 29, 2023 3:31 p.m.

Squalicum High School teacher saves choking woman

Erin Hoopes performed Heimlich at coaches' convention

Jan. 28, 2023 5:01 p.m.

MLK Day mobilizes community in service, support

'Now is the time' echoed throughout speeches

Jan. 16, 2023 5:04 p.m.

Gnome of the Month Club in Everett accepting new members

Subscribers receive gnome-inspired lawn ornament each month

Jan. 13, 2023 5:00 a.m.

Nonprofit partners with local dentist office to help refugees

Pair will provide funds and emergency services

Dec. 11, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Local service clubs struggle with declining numbers, aging membership

Organizations hope to find new members, new ideas

Nov. 27, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Whatcom fights food insecurity ahead of Thanksgiving

Food banks and free meals help dignify holiday

Nov. 22, 2022 2:56 p.m.

Transgender Day of Remembrance honors lives lost to violence

Event came on the heels of shooting that killed 5 in Colorado LGBTQ+ club

Nov. 21, 2022 5:01 p.m.

Fouts Park memorial bench honors George Floyd, BLM

Bench and tree placed in park to honor Floyd and other lives lost

Nov. 6, 2022 3:42 p.m.

City seeks artists for underpass mural

Project to adorn Birchwood Avenue extension at I-5

Nov. 3, 2022 12:32 p.m.

Politicians emphasize reproductive rights at Saturday rally

Congressman among those who spoke of protecting abortion access

Oct. 8, 2022 6:38 p.m.

Artist turns vandalism into funds for LGBTQ+ youth

10 rocks painted and auctioned in 'ripple of positivity'

Sept. 30, 2022 5:05 a.m.