BUSINESS
Just one's cup of tea: James Street shop brings board gamers together
D&Tea celebrates grand opening Friday
LOCAL
Local representatives call for answers regarding mail delays
Larsen, DelBene criticize USPS for chronic backlogs, understaffing
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Lummi Nation solidifies partnership with UW medical school
Program connects medical students to Lummi clinic
LAW & JUSTICE
Former assistant manager arrested on suspicion of embezzlement
Bellingham Hardware Sales' Siniscarco allegedly stole over $1.4 million
BUSINESS
Whatcom County plagued by mail delays
USPS understaffing leads to slow deliveries of medication, bills, other important mail
GOVERNMENT
New labor requirements to go into effect New Year's Day
State to implement higher minimum wage, new rights for rideshare drivers
PARKS & REC
Greenways planning seeks to connect trails, open spaces
City Council passed 4-year plan this month
TRANSPORTATION
Southwest cancels all Tuesday flights into, out of BLI
Airline suffering from widespread disruptions following storm
GOVERNMENT
Federal spending package funds infrastructure, educational projects
Funded projects include WTA electrification, WWU longhouse
BUSINESS
Pandemic-inspired parklets to remain downtown fixtures
Some have traffic safety concerns; city to reevaluate in fall
WTD?
What's the Deal With: The Bellingham Armory?
The 111-year-old building began as a storage facility
INDIGENOUS AFFAIRS
Festival celebrates sustainable fishing on Lummi Island
2022 marks return of the event after years of inactivity
ENVIRONMENT
Expect another cold, wet winter as La Niña returns for a third year
Too early to say if pattern will bring flooding, increased snowfall
ENVIRONMENT
Federal, state agencies respond to San Juan fuel spill
Orcas have been spotted in the area, but are moving away
TRANSPORTATION
Lummi Island ferry to be replaced with hybrid ferry
Larsen, DelBene secure $25 million in federal money
SAFETY
Bear attack north of Lake Whatcom injures jogger
Bear was tracked and killed last night by Fish and Wildlife
ELECTIONS
Timmons, Johnson in the lead for 42nd District’s second position
Two Republicans locked in close race, more votes to come
COVID-19
Pop-up vaccine clinics coming soon; testing hours reduced
Vaccinations now available for most children under 5
COMMUNITY
Community celebrates immigration, advocates for resources
Installation of 10,000 origami butterflies celebrates immigration
HISTORY
Old City Hall tours bring Bellingham history to life
Tours of iconic landmark recently resumed
COMMUNITY
Bellingham Budfest celebrates local cannabis community
All-ages event combines festivities and advocacy
LOCAL
Digital resources in Whatcom libraries restored following breach
Phone services at Whatcom libraries still affected, investigation ongoing
HOUSING
Inslee, officials celebrate new affordable housing development
Sustainable homes product of community and government collaboration
ELECTIONS
Four candidates vie for 42nd District's second House position
Housing, public safety, abortion among top issues
TRANSPORTATION
UPDATE: Road to Artist Point opens Monday afternoon
Efforts took longer than usual due to snow, weather conditions
CAMPING
Campsite demand, park usage driven up by pandemic
Reservations increasingly difficult to secure in Whatcom County
GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT
Everson Library celebrates completed renovation
Speeches, ribbon-cutting took place inside remodeled library
BOOKS
Books by the Bay Book Fair celebrates local authors
Event takes place on last day of Chanticleer Authors Conference
LOCAL
Temperatures to rise after unseasonably cold spring
Thermometer expected to hit mid- to low-80s over weekend
