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HOUSING
Opportunity Council to launch new rental assistance program Dec. 1
Screenings will be open for rent-burdened seniors and families with children
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 29, 2023
HOMELESSNESS
Homelessness increase strains nonprofit capacity
Agencies expand despite challenges in retention, employee wellness
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 26, 2023
COMMUNITY
Students, community members mark Trans Day of Remembrance
Event honored people lost in the U.S. this year to anti-transgender violence
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 20, 2023
HOMELESSNESS
How to help homeless people in Whatcom County
Where to volunteer or donate, and who to call if someone is in crisis
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 20, 2023
HISTORY
Volunteers keep telling Sumas's history, despite loss of collection
Sumas Museum persists, 2 years after destructive flood
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 19, 2023
HOMELESSNESS
Downtown workers don’t feel prepared to handle crisis on their doorsteps
Workers near Bellingham alleys want more services for homelessness and addiction
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 17, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Housing project proposal that irked environmentalists shifts hands
Developer pulls out, Bellingham Country Club reviewing options
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 17, 2023
HOUSING
Base Camp restricts non-resident access to day services
Lighthouse Mission says demand, complexity of needs prompted change
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 16, 2023
EDUCATION
Whatcom Community College enrollment rebounds following pandemic dip
Growth in Latino student population, in-person presence
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 14, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
New aviation director envisions 'sustained growth' for Bellingham International Airport
More markets, new customs facility for international travel immediate goals
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 9, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Wednesday ballot drop shows one change in Lynden school board race
Some incumbents ousted in election for highly-contested seats
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
,
AMY KEPFERLE
,
CONNOR J. BENINTENDI
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Minimum wage increase, rental relocation initiatives hold leads Wednesday night
Initiatives could ease financial burdens for Bellingham residents
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Cotton, Stone, Hammill headed towards wins Wednesday night
Jace Cotton widens lead in at-large race
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 7, 2023
ELECTIONS
UPDATE: Satpal Sidhu extends lead in county executive race Wednesday night
Republican challenger Purdy trailing by 16%
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 7, 2023
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Residents worry planned border crossing expansion could harm Sumas economy
Project manager says changes are needed to address stressed ports
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 7, 2023
HOUSING
Demand for rental assistance dwarfs available funding
New program targets rent-burdened seniors, families
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| November 3, 2023
ENVIRONMENT
City to buy 114 acres in Lake Whatcom watershed
Purchases part of ongoing plan to improve lake health
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 31, 2023
SAFETY
Resuming police foot patrols downtown part of city's renewed safety plan
Police restart foot patrols on overtime basis
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 27, 2023
HOUSING
City, county fund winter and severe weather shelters
Need for facilities driven by rise in homeless population
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 25, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Fired Bellingham detective charged with third-degree theft
Adam “Bo” McGinty faces 3 charges in Skagit County Superior Court
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 24, 2023
WEATHER
Frost advisory issued for parts of Whatcom, Skagit counties
Road to Artist Point closed Monday morning for the season
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 23, 2023
WTD?
What’s the Deal With: The Breitenstein Building
From selling meat to coffee, the history of the Lettered Streets Coffeehouse building
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 23, 2023
HEALTH
Shower trailer to open behind City Hall in November
Opportunity Council, City of Bellingham partner on interim hygiene solution
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 23, 2023
FACES IN THE CROWD
Molly Chambers: Former Haggen grocery checker, sewing machine repair whiz
CDN's weekly community profile
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 20, 2023
EDUCATION
Northwest Indian College celebrates 40 years
Students hungry for Indigenous, culturally-based education, president says
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 18, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Former Lynden ceramics director charged with felony sex crimes in Montana
Jansen Art Center fired William James Harning after arrest
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 18, 2023
HOUSING
Ferndale, Bellingham plot safe parking lot programs
They would create legal places for people in RVs, cars to sleep
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 17, 2023
HOUSING
These safe parking programs have been successful for more than 10 years
2 examples could provide model for Ferndale, Bellingham proposals
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 17, 2023
WEATHER
How to view tomorrow’s solar eclipse in Whatcom County
Maximum viewing expected at 9:20 a.m. in Bellingham
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 13, 2023
COVID-19
Where to get the updated COVID-19 vaccine in Bellingham
Booster available at pharmacies, some clinics and at county vaccine clinics
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 12, 2023
EDUCATION
WWU enrollment shows signs of recovery
University welcomes second-largest new freshman class this fall
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 11, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
'We are still here': Community gathers for Indigenous Peoples Day
Event at Lummi draws hundreds
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 9, 2023
ELECTIONS
Partisan politics are infiltrating school boards — Whatcom County isn't spared
Voters face contested races with many candidates campaigning for parents' rights
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 5, 2023
LOCAL
Family of missing Filipino elder has no leads three months later
Edgar B. Aberilla has been missing since July 4
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 4, 2023
EDUCATION
President: WWU’s future is bright amid ‘crisis of confidence’ in higher ed
Sabah Randhawa's annual address focused on academics, retention, accessibility
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 4, 2023
ELECTIONS
Candidates hope to turn campaign dollars into votes
Executive Sidhu, council member Kershner are biggest fundraisers
By
RALPH SCHWARTZ
,
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| October 3, 2023
LAW & JUSTICE
Bellingham man pleads not guilty to child sex crime charges
State seeking extradition for Montana brother, who was also implicated in alleged crimes
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| September 29, 2023
EDUCATION
Improving retention key concern as WWU fall quarter begins
A new center allows a bigger focus on students who are more likely to drop out in their first year
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| September 28, 2023
COVID-19
How to get new COVID-19 vaccines now available in Whatcom County
Public health officials recommending 1 dose to everyone age 5 and older
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| September 27, 2023
ELECTIONS
Could giving cash to homeless people reduce the problem?
Canadian study might offer a solution for Bellingham
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| September 27, 2023
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Thousands flood downtown Vancouver for Women’s Memorial March
Attendees grieve Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, call for systemic change
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| February 14, 2023
TRANSPORTATION
Bellingham International Airport: ‘BC’s low-cost airport to the US’
BLI rebounds to pre-pandemic numbers of Canadian customers
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| January 28, 2023
WTD?
What’s the Deal With: The Axtell House?
Former home of famous female politician now apartments
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| August 17, 2022
BREAKING NEWS
Woman sentenced to 34 years in prison for 2019 toddler death
Kamee Nicole Dixon handed down exceptional sentence
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| August 3, 2022
BUSINESS
SNAP Market Match program facing budgetary pressures
Match amount for program used at farmers markets to decrease
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| August 3, 2022
ELECTIONS
Larsen, Matthews likely to advance to Congressional general election
Preliminary results show Call in third, dimming hopes of a two-Democrat face-off
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| August 2, 2022
COMMUNITY
Brothers teach free swim lessons for low-income, foster youth
Teenagers founded nonprofit Life Jacket Mission in 2018
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| July 31, 2022
ENVIRONMENT
Solar power grant to lower energy costs for Ferndale nonprofits
Ferndale Food Bank, Whatcom Center for Early Learning recipients of grant
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| July 28, 2022
LAW & JUSTICE
Lynden tire shop owner arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson
July 16 fire destroyed Bolton Tire Pros
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
| July 28, 2022
ELECTIONS
Follow the money: the 2022 primaries
Who's giving candidates their funds?
By
CHARLOTTE ALDEN
,
RALPH SCHWARTZ
| July 27, 2022
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