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Health

Elevated biotoxin levels prompt local shellfish harvest closure

Clams, mussels, oysters, scallops impacted

June 9, 2022 4:15 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

State Supreme Court weighs in on Nooksack evictions

Injunction granted; next hearing set for June 15

Updated June 9, 2022 3:45 p.m.

Parks & Rec

B.C. side of Peace Arch Park remains closed until vax requirement lifts

Decision a departure from park precedent

June 9, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Education

Whatcom schools ready to graduate

Where, when to find graduation ceremonies

June 9, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Civic agenda: June 9 – June 15, 2022

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

June 9, 2022 4:55 a.m.

Law & Justice

Supreme Court ruling limits ability to sue border patrol agents

6-3 decision stems from 2014 Blaine case

Updated June 12, 2022 12:16 p.m.

Environment

County council OKs $1.5M, 550-acre land purchase

Stewart Mountain Community Forest to balance timber harvest and watershed health

June 8, 2022 10:11 a.m.

WTD?

What’s the Deal With: FishBoy Gallery?

Art at home in the Sunnyland neighborhood

June 8, 2022 5:50 a.m.

Education

Whatcom schools grapple with student mental health

42% of 12th grade students reported feelings of hopelessness

June 8, 2022 5:00 a.m.

Environment

Students track fish populations in Bellingham Bay

'We need citizens who love salmon and know how important they are'

June 7, 2022 4:00 p.m.

Housing

Bellingham council approves expanded shelter protection zone

Councilors balance needs of homeless people, neighbors

June 7, 2022 1:01 p.m.

Government

Bellingham council revises Climate Action Fund draft

Council to host public hearing on tax June 27

June 7, 2022 12:58 p.m.