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Meet the first — and only — female Columbia River Bar Pilot

Now at Bellingham’s Community Boating Center, Deb Dempsey reflects on her legacy

Sept. 28, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Wildlife ecologist says grizzly bears are a grounding force for him

Chris Morgan has been charged by grizzly bears, treed by moose and peed on by orangutans

June 2, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham WWII veteran, author and ukulele player turns 100

Burl Harmon celebrated alongside fellow musicians at the Bellingham Senior Center

March 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Patricia Manley: Owner of A New Leaf Florist Shoppe

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Feb. 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Retiring Ski to Sea volunteer ‘almost like the dad of the operation’

John Burley is stepping down as cyclocross chair after 30-plus years

Updated Feb. 6, 2024 9:43 a.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Glen Nesse: Whatcom Community College philosophy instructor

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Feb. 1, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Monique Green: Founder of Mo’s Parlor

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Jan. 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Luke Sutton: Skier, manager at Backcountry Essentials

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Jan. 19, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Working Waterfront

Local fishermen preserve tradition amid declining industry

Five fishermen reflect on their labor of love, honoring maritime significance

Jan. 16, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Faces in the Crowd

Austyn Brown: South Whatcom Fire Authority Rookie of the Year

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Jan. 12, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Keeping the dream alive through soul music

Motown musician Checo Tohomaso plays MLK Day in Bellingham every year

Jan. 12, 2024 5:00 a.m.

Retired Western librarian brings wit to his music and writing fiction

Rob Lopresti has written more than 100 short stories, crime blogs and songs

Jan. 10, 2024 5:00 a.m.