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Environment

Max Vekich, a member of the Federal Maritime Commission, talks next to another member as he gestures with both his hands.
Growth & Development

Port seeks to up its game at Bellingham’s ‘working waterfront’

Wharf replacement intended to bring more vessel traffic
Updated Dec. 21, 2023 7:20 p.m.
A drone shot shows the site of the former Middle Fork Nooksack Dam.
Environment

More than 600 acres of mature forest in Whatcom County slated for conservation

Brokedown Palace among parcels earmarked with funding from Climate Commitment Act
Updated Dec. 21, 2023 9:39 a.m.
An opening of flat land and a small blue building in the middle of a dense lush forest that covers the mountain.
Environment

Plantation Rifle Range’s early cleanup estimate: $6.5M

Lead concentrations in soil 'extremely high,' nearly 200 times contamination standard
Dec. 15, 2023 1:47 p.m.
A hiker walks along a dike in Conway as large clouds cover most of the blue sky.
Environment

Skagit County gasoline leak contained; pipeline set to restart

Beaver, 2 birds died after 20,000 gallons of fuel entered waterways
Updated Dec. 14, 2023 8:31 a.m.
Above-ground storage tanks, containment areas and other structures that were being unlawfully used to store dangerous waste on the Treoil industrial site.
Environment

Whatcom industrial site owners fined nearly $1M for dangerous waste violations

Department of Ecology fine comes in wake of multi-million dollar EPA cleanups
Dec. 6, 2023 2:03 p.m.
Brothers Mike, left, and David Yochlowitz surrounded in a crowded huddle, take concerns from forum attendees.
Growth & Development

Raucous Bellingham crowd rails against metal shredder

Forum attendees: 'We don't want you here!'
Updated Dec. 6, 2023 1:55 p.m.
A student walks toward the foggy gated entrance of the Outback farm.
Environment

WWU battles persistent sewage leak affecting Outback Farm

Efforts continue to seal aging, leaking pipes in 60-year-old system
Nov. 30, 2023 5:05 a.m.
Cones and caution tape surround a sewage spill at Old Mill Village apartments.
Environment

Small sewer spill rankles tenants at Old Mill Village

Smelly backup of grease, baby wipes didn't reach Lake Whatcom
Nov. 28, 2023 1:52 p.m.
Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant next to the waterfront blocked off by railroad tracks.
Environment

Innovative sewage solutions pitched to replace Bellingham’s aging system

Proposals include turning sludge into toilet paper or drying sludge on heated, rotating disks
Updated Nov. 27, 2023 9:19 a.m.
An aerial view of Silver Beach neighborhood.
Growth & Development

Moratorium extended on high-density development in Silver Beach

Bellingham officials aim to limit density, add stormwater rules
Updated Nov. 21, 2023 1:34 p.m.
A mix of green and yellow deciduous trees.
Environment

Why Whatcom County’s fall colors seemed so vibrant this year

Warm weather, moisture surge, crisp — but not freezing — nights led to breathtaking display
Updated Nov. 13, 2023 12:50 p.m.
The front entrance of PeaceHealth St. Joseph Medical Center has multiple cars parked at the parking lot.
Health

PeaceHealth St. Joseph fined for dangerous-waste violations

Ecology cited hospital for training, reporting lapses
Updated Nov. 1, 2023 12:54 p.m.

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