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Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 21–27, 2024

This week's meetings, hearings and opportunities for public input

Nov. 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Bellingham seeks feedback on redesign of two playgrounds

City accepting comments on Bloedel Donovan, Rock Hill until Nov. 25

Nov. 20, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Whatcom County Council votes 4-3 to adopt budget with an overall 2.7% increase in taxes

Public balks at inflated 11.4% tax increase number shared on social media

Nov. 20, 2024 6:35 p.m.

Bellingham funeral home found not at fault for improper storage of human remains

State investigation found Whatcom County Medical Examiner's Office had jurisdiction over remains

Nov. 20, 2024 3:53 p.m.

New large, indoor pickleball facility could be coming to Bellingham in 2025

Port Commission will have to approve the lease of 2.56 acres of land

Nov. 20, 2024 3:24 p.m.

Northwest Youth Services leader advocates for ongoing financial support from county

Leader of troubled nonprofit outlines actions to change course following serious allegations

Nov. 20, 2024 2:50 p.m.

Backyard flock in Whatcom County tests positive for bird flu

No human cases confirmed in county; flock included chickens, turkeys, ducks

Nov. 20, 2024 2:12 p.m.

Clean up in Sudden Valley begins, as residents cope with damage from bomb cyclone

Downed trees, power lines riddle Bellingham neighborhood

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 2:47 p.m.

Growth & Development

Port of Bellingham passes 2025 budget without property tax increase

Estimated property tax receipts for Port of Bellingham would be around $7.9M

Updated Nov. 20, 2024 9:51 a.m.

Report crime, secure vacant land, police say in Bakerview encampment meeting

More than 100 people crowded into the conference room of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Tuesday

Nov. 19, 2024 5:52 p.m.

Rep. Alex Ramel reelected Majority Whip ahead of 2025 legislative session

Bellingham politician ran unopposed in his 2024 general election

Nov. 19, 2024 3:46 p.m.

Early look at Skagit County 2025 budget includes property tax increase

Staff presented an overview of the preliminary budget Monday morning.

Nov. 19, 2024 3:32 p.m.