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Environment

A road sign points toward the Whatcom County Disposal of Toxics Facility.
Environment

Lights out for mercury bulbs in Washington?

Bill aims to stop sale of the general-use lights as recycling numbers drop
Jan. 22, 2024 5:00 a.m.
Surrounded by family, Satpal Sidhu is sworn in by county Auditor Diana Bradrick behind a wooden podium.
Government

Salmon, agriculture among Whatcom executive’s priorities in next 4 years

Satpal Sidhu, 74, sworn into 2nd term Saturday
Jan. 6, 2024 3:16 p.m.
A wolverine navigating through the snow surrounded by trees covered in snow.
Environment

Washington wolverines up for protected status change amid climate threats

Department of Fish and Wildlife seek information from public on 4 species
Jan. 3, 2024 11:49 a.m.
An aerial view of BP Cherry Point Refinery with smoke fumes coming out.
Business

Lummi Nation opposes BP’s $50M purchase of Cherry Point parcels

Oil and gas giant says no current development plans for the land
Dec. 29, 2023 4:46 p.m.
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.

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