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Ski to Sea

Outdoor gear rental businesses ready for Ski to Sea boost

Bike, ski, kayak rentals in Skagit, Whatcom prepare for crowds

May 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Health

PeaceHealth clinicians push for historic union vote

Hospitalists demand more autonomy in patient advocacy, work conditions

May 9, 2024 5:58 p.m.

Local

Birch Bay Waterslides won’t open this summer

After 2023 injury closes park, reopening criteria includes repairs, inspections, better record-keeping

May 9, 2024 3:38 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: May 9 – 15, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

May 8, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Education

Multilingual teacher living ‘lifelong dream’ of helping Bellingham students like her

50+ languages are spoken by students, school district estimates

May 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Weather

Bellingham set to enjoy mid-70 degree weather for Mother’s Day weekend

Temperatures will spike Saturday with a high of 75 possible

May 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Government

Council members form investigative committee to review county’s handling of sexual harassment allegations

Council members Donovan, Elenbaas and Buchanan to oversee review

May 7, 2024 6:19 p.m.

Parks & Rec

Lawns around waterfront digester tanks to be removed following lead paint exposure

The port started a cleaning project to remove paint in April

May 7, 2024 4:12 p.m.

Law & Justice

Update: Two people in custody in relation to April murder

Coleen Clark and Gale Jefferson were taken into custody Tuesday, May 7.

May 7, 2024 1:44 p.m.

Health

Dentists beg Lynden council to continue fluoridation

Public hearing on drinking water additive will continue May 20

May 7, 2024 11:37 a.m.

Growth & Development

Fairhaven’s ‘pit’ could be home to four-story buildings

Developer offers up affordable housing, parking, trail easement in exchange for height

May 6, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Transportation

Bridges in Sunnyland and York neighborhoods to be replaced

Crews will alternate which bridge is closed and which bridge is open to traffic.