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Fire destroys mobile home near Bellis Fair

Two other units damaged in blaze
Aug. 24, 2022 2:17 p.m.
A Bellingham Fire Department ambulance is parked outside Station 1 in July. The Whatcom County Council voted last month to put a new Emergency Medical Services levy on the November ballot. Critics say the tax increase in the new levy is not needed.
Safety

EMS levy makes it to ballot despite concerns

Critics say higher tax rate not needed
Aug. 12, 2022 5:00 a.m.
Safety

Bear that attacked jogger likely habituated to non-natural food

WDFW urges public to deter future bear conflicts
Aug. 11, 2022 4:54 p.m.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife confirmed that someone was attacked by a bear in central Whatcom County on Aug. 3.
Safety

Bear attack north of Lake Whatcom injures jogger

Bear was tracked and killed last night by Fish and Wildlife
Aug. 4, 2022 2:54 p.m.
Safety

Woman rescued by helicopter at Nooksack Falls

Individual left with external injuries
Aug. 2, 2022 4:01 p.m.
The ban will make it illegal for those living in unincorporated parts of the county to burn openly
Safety

Unincorporated Whatcom to enter Phase 1 Burn Ban Saturday

Only small recreational fires allowed in unincorporated county
July 15, 2022 11:37 a.m.
An upcoming countywide EMS levy would collect 29.5 cents in property tax for every $1
Safety

Council returns to higher tax rate on upcoming EMS levy

Diversity language also passes in initial vote
July 13, 2022 4:10 p.m.
A July 5 fire in a garage on the 1500 block of Larrabee Avenue has been labeled "suspicious" by investigators. Police are looking into this case and at least eight other suspicious fires set since June 30.
Safety

No suspects in string of suspicious fires in Bellingham

9 blazes set since June 30; no one injured
July 8, 2022 10:09 a.m.
Bellingham Assistant Fire Chief Dave Pethick holds a sign announcing the ban on fireworks in Bellingham. Locals can pick up free lawn signs from Fire Station 1.
Safety

Quiet consequences of the Fourth of July

Holiday weekend can be a nuisance to pet owners, veterans and environment
July 3, 2022 5:00 a.m.
Transportation

Blaine motorcyclist dies in I-5, Lakeway Drive accident

Second vehicle struck by guardrail
July 1, 2022 11:25 a.m.
A Whatcom County Fire District 8 ambulance drives down Electric Avenue near Lake Whatcom on June 27. Funding for the county's ambulance services is in limbo after the Whatcom County Council voted last week to reduce the property tax rate on a proposed 2023-28 EMS levy. Bellingham's fire chief suggested the rate cut could lead EMS officials to pull the levy from the November ballot.
Safety

County Council slashes EMS levy rate before election

Move cuts 6-year budget 33%
June 29, 2022 4:50 a.m.
People walk along the Taylor Dock boardwalk in Bellingham. The city's main planning document for pedestrian amenities such as Taylor Dock is getting an update
Transportation

Bellingham seeks comment on pedestrian plan

Pedestrian-friendly projects intended to promote safety, health
May 25, 2022 5:00 a.m.

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