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Update: Port votes unanimously to end ABC Recycling’s lease

Company would leave Bellingham Shipping Terminal by September

Updated March 27, 2024 5:14 p.m.

Whatcom educators: State money still short of what’s needed to fund public schools

Legislative operating, capital budgets each include more than $300 million in additional spending

March 17, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham to have equal footing with Whatcom County on metal-shredder review

City leaders seek 'seat at the table' with ABC Recycling proposal

March 11, 2024 9:26 p.m.

Bellingham mulls joining environmental review of ABC metal shredder operation

City Council will consider Monday whether to share responsibilities with Whatcom County

March 8, 2024 3:23 p.m.

Whatcom investigators find missing, broken bolts near site of Birch Bay Waterslides injury

Park status uncertain as missing inspection reports hamper investigation

Updated March 6, 2024 10:45 p.m.

Birch Bay group eyes incorporation

City would be fourth largest in Whatcom County

Feb. 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Mountain Biking

Already common, e-bikes get official OK on Galbraith Mountain in Bellingham

Council approves electric-bike use, more trail miles at popular recreation destination

Updated Feb. 27, 2024 12:32 p.m.

City-school Civic Complex trade could enhance indoor recreation in Bellingham

School district would get new site for Carl Cozier Elementary

Updated Feb. 22, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Bellingham mayor fights fentanyl crisis with first-responder office downtown

Kim Lund announces executive order to bolster police presence, medical response

Feb. 20, 2024 4:35 p.m.

Whatcom County Council suspends remote public comment

Council revising public comment rules following hate speech incidents

Feb. 19, 2024 11:06 a.m.

Bellingham City Council suspends Zoom public comment after hate speech incidents

Suspension begins Monday after slurs in Whatcom county meeting and across state

Feb. 12, 2024 3:27 p.m.

Whatcom fentanyl emergency would direct funds for treatment

County leaders also have an eye toward stiffer enforcement, penalties

Feb. 6, 2024 6:13 p.m.