Julia Tellman

Ski to Sea

Ski to Sea 2024 will include skiing; low-snow uncertainty had delayed decision

Cross country and downhill ski legs are happening thanks to creative snow-moving at Mount Baker

May 8, 2024 8:37 a.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.

Ski to Sea

Alaskan team is back for more at Ski to Sea

'The Alaska crew goes pretty hard — it’s a rowdy, fun-loving group'

May 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Mountain Biking

Infamous Olympia gravel race lives up to its reputation

Cascadia Super Gravel doesn’t disappoint with rainy roads, muddy singletrack

May 2, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Elections

Signatures being gathered to repeal children’s levy passed in 2022

November ballot initiative pushed by Lynden-based group

May 2, 2024 3:28 p.m.

Local

Search & Rescue Council planning future home in Everson

County earmarks $1.1M for nonprofit's relocation, but funding mechanism uncertain

May 1, 2024 2:26 p.m.

Fire

Two human-caused fires kick off wildfire season in Whatcom, Skagit counties

Despite early start and drought declaration, DNR not projecting extreme fire season

April 23, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Parks & Rec

Samish Park and bridge to close through next summer

Aging 250-foot-long North Lake Samish Bridge will be replaced

April 15, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Growth & Development

Vast property on Samish Crest is headache for developers, but haven for local hikers

Bellingham thirsts for housing, yet this vacant land has sat untouched for decades

April 13, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Recreation

Avalanche forecasting mixes accumulated knowledge and new digital tools

Armed with new tech, Bellingham’s avalanche forecasters clear a path for safe backcountry play

March 22, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Government

Birch Bay group eyes incorporation

City would be fourth largest in Whatcom County

Feb. 29, 2024 10:00 p.m.

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