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Environment

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.
The map of the City of Bellingham.
Environment

City to buy 114 acres in Lake Whatcom watershed

Purchases part of ongoing plan to improve lake health
Updated Nov. 1, 2023 10:30 a.m.
A pile of scrap metal stands tall at the ABC Recycling site on the waterfront along the Whatcom Waterway as construction vehicles idle at the site.
Growth & Development

ABC Recycling becomes a flashpoint in growth debate

For 15 years, Whatcom County’s industrial zone has been the subject of a turf war
Oct. 26, 2023 11:49 a.m.
Whatcom County Council member Kaylee Galloway holds her head in her hands while listening to a public comment.
Growth & Development

Moratorium on new heavy industry fails

Council, community split on future of Bellingham's Alderwood area
Oct. 24, 2023 10:42 p.m.
An aerial view of former Intalco aluminum smelter in Ferndale next to the waters where a cruise ship is docked.
Environment

Whatcom County expects boost from $1B hydrogen investment

Feds name Pacific Northwest among seven 'hydrogen hubs'
Updated Oct. 19, 2023 12:48 p.m.
A grizzly bear mom watches over her playful cub who is rolling around in the grass.
Environment

Feds seek input on grizzly bear reintroduction in North Cascades

A 45-day public comment period opened this week
Sept. 28, 2023 2:51 p.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.
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.
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.
Three bears recently visited Lynnea Flarry's patio in Whatcom County.
Environment

Wildlife officials tracking three ‘habituated’ bears around Ferndale

Mother bear, cubs may need to be 'lethally removed'
Sept. 1, 2023 6:09 p.m.
Workers prepare to remove the timber railroad trestle over Whatcom Creek in Whatcom Falls Park Thursday
Parks & Rec

Work begins to remove Whatcom Falls Park trestle

Historic railroad structure is beyond repair
Sept. 1, 2023 4:23 p.m.

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