Olivia Palmer

Olivia Palmer

Staff Reporter


PROFILES

Lummi artist puts finishing touches on story pole carving

Jason LaClair envisions a Whatcom County filled with Coast Salish art

SKI TO SEA

All-women Ski to Sea teams balance competitive spirit and fun

Meet The Real Housewives of Whatcom County and Ocean’s 8

COLLEGE

WWU honors nearly 200 female athletes with varsity letters at Title IX ceremony

'Back then, we didn't even know what we didn't have'

HEALTH

East Whatcom to host free wellness fair May 20

Residents can receive free immunizations, medical screenings, more

COVID-19

Health care providers adapt to end of public health emergency

COVID-19 data tracker reflects shift in reporting metrics

TRANSPORTATION

City seeking input for bicycle master plan updates

Discovery phase ends May 31

RECREATION

Junior Ski to Sea returns after three-year hiatus

More than 45 youth teams compete at Lake Padden

MUSIC

‘Bellingham Idol’ contestants audition for chance to win $2,500

Local singers compete in community performances at Wild Buffalo

PARKS & REC

Outdoor classroom native plant garden opens in Fairhaven

Project one step in improvements to Hundred Acre Wood

ENVIRONMENT

Ecology seeks public comment on Whatcom Waterway cleanup

Tour on May 3 educates public on site’s past and future

ENVIRONMENT

WWU students envision new life for ocean plastics

Partnership provides hands-on experience with cleanup, research

GOVERNMENT

Whatcom County Council tables food plan decision

Council seeking farmer input before voting

COMMUNITY

The RE Store celebrates 30 years with anniversary party

Community members join for an afternoon of food, music

ENVIRONMENT

Bellingham youth combat climate anxiety through action

Next generation wants a seat at the table

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: Bike boxes?

Quick guide to the green and white paint on the roads

BUSINESS

Willows Inn property goes on market

Sale to fund Lighthouse Mission redevelopment project

ENVIRONMENT

Bellingham offers Earth Day educational, volunteer opportunities

Work parties, tree plantings and more this Saturday

HOUSING

Skagit County receives $2 million in rental assistance funds

Fourth round of funding since pandemic onset intended to curb evictions

GOVERNMENT

City to lean on diversion programs if drug ordinance passes

Bellingham City Council likely to cast final vote April 10

COMMUNITY

Easter egg hunt brings families, community to Bellis Fair mall

Event fits into mall's new vision for community engagement

FACES IN THE CROWD

RB Wick: Owner of Bellingham Coin Shop

CDN's weekly community profile

PARKS & REC

Birchwood Park pump track to be completed by late spring

Project led by partnership between city, Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition

COMMUNITY

Bellingham Farmers Market kicks off 31st season

Cabbage toss marks the return of weekly markets

ENVIRONMENT

Students release salmon fry into Padden Creek

Program supports learning, stewardship