Ben Long

Education

Food forests create a ‘sense of place’ for Bellingham college students

The ancient agricultural practice promises great ecological benefits – and a learning opportunity

Sept. 9, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

Some of Bellingham’s 150-year-old orchards have survived, but many are in decline

Orchard spaces can support pollinators, wildlife - and hold heirloom apple varieties

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

History

This Whatcom County pioneer’s love of fruit and flowers persists today

John Bennet brought exotic trees, shrubs to Bellingham — including the loathed Scotch broom

Aug. 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

Love or hate them, Bellingham’s abundant urban deer are challenge to manage

Experts warn feeding the creatures could lead to habitat, disease problems

Aug. 18, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Agriculture

Better raspberry plants with fewer pests? Skagit scientists are working on it

Researchers use genetics to speed up breeding process for natural nematode resistance

Aug. 12, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

What are marine biotoxins — and what do they have to do with beach closures?

What we know about these naturally occurring chemicals and the algae that produce them

Aug. 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

Whatcom, Skagit coastal communities show resilience amid expanding biotoxin closures

The threat has changed the way people grow and harvest shellfish forever, but they're fighting back

Aug. 7, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Weather

Updated NWS zones promise more accurate weather warnings for Western Washington

Revised system will inform alerts for heat, tsunami, wind, and winter storms and freezes

Aug. 5, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

Just how filthy is Bellingham Bay — and who is cleaning it up?

Multiple agencies and citizens are working together to restore, monitor and protect the bay

Updated July 19, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Environment

Bellingham residents report bear, cougar, bobcat sightings – and this is normal

And there are safety steps you can take

July 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Environment

July Fourth fireworks leave environmental mess for Whatcom shoreline residents

With tons of trash picked up post-holiday, the message is ‘pack it in, pack it out’

July 2, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Agriculture

Whatcom County growers grapple with shifting weather amid warming climate

Volatility a bigger concern than heat for local agriculture; USDA updates hardiness zones

June 24, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Science Reporter

Food forests create a ‘sense of place’ for Bellingham college students

Some of Bellingham’s 150-year-old orchards have survived, but many are in decline

This Whatcom County pioneer’s love of fruit and flowers persists today

Love or hate them, Bellingham’s abundant urban deer are challenge to manage

Better raspberry plants with fewer pests? Skagit scientists are working on it

What are marine biotoxins — and what do they have to do with beach closures?

Whatcom, Skagit coastal communities show resilience amid expanding biotoxin closures

Updated NWS zones promise more accurate weather warnings for Western Washington

Just how filthy is Bellingham Bay — and who is cleaning it up?

Bellingham residents report bear, cougar, bobcat sightings – and this is normal

July Fourth fireworks leave environmental mess for Whatcom shoreline residents

Whatcom County growers grapple with shifting weather amid warming climate

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