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Environment

The National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is considering proposals to restore a grizzly bear population in the North Cascades
Environment

Grizzly bears will return to the North Cascades, feds announce

Officials have not set a timetable for the relocation
Updated April 26, 2024 12:25 p.m.
Environment

30,000 postcards sent to residents ahead of water rights legal summons

Outreach part of effort to inform public about adjudication process
April 24, 2024 1:47 p.m.
A map of Washington state with yellow covering most of the area signifying drought conditions.
Environment

Emergency drought announcement includes Whatcom, Skagit as dry summer anticipated

Whatcom County residents should be prepared for an increased fire risk as well
April 18, 2024 12:29 p.m.
American elms line the eastern edge of Elizabeth Park. Bellingham residents overwhelmingly want more trees in the community
Environment

Draft Urban Forest Plan aims for 45% overall canopy cover in Bellingham 

Public comment opens as city launches Community Tree Programs
April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

Environmentalists sample water as ABC Recycling loads metal in one of final trips

RE Sources, local volunteers observed the 10-day removal process
April 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

Cost of Plantation Rifle Range cleanup could double $6.5 million estimate

Whatcom County applied for a grant from the Department of Ecology to help offset cleanup costs
April 5, 2024 2:09 p.m.
Environment

Nooksack Basin residents prepare to define, defend water rights

Department of Ecology set to file adjudication lawsuit this spring, impacting thousands
April 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.
A petition to open Lake Whatcom to cutthroat trout fishing has been denied by the state Fish and Wildlife Commission.
Environment

Add wildfire, climate change to the list of Lake Whatcom worries

Annual report to Bellingham, Whatcom County leaders shows little trend in pollution levels
March 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.
A grizzly bear sow watches over her playful cub. Wildlife biologists hope a thriving grizzly population can return to the North Cascades
Environment

Feds identify preferred plan to reintroduce grizzly bears in North Cascades

Plan provides ways to allay concerns over livestock predation, public safety
March 21, 2024 12:21 p.m.
Environment

Samish Indian Nation partnership has removed more than a million pounds of marine debris

Highly toxic creosote-treated wood targeted to protect food chain
March 11, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

A maxed-out power grid: What it takes to keep the lights on in Whatcom County

Washington power faces high demand, extreme weather, wildfires
March 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.
Environment

New Skagit hearing examiner to review controversial decision on gravel mine project

County to pay $35,000 for reconsideration work, gives 90-day deadline
March 5, 2024 5:57 p.m.

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