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Kevin Smeall, nicknamed 'the sign guy,' is akin to a local celebrity

Dec. 1, 2024 9:14 p.m.

Homelessness

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Where to seek shelter on cold nights this winter

A list of severe weather shelters in Whatcom and Skagit counties

Dec. 1, 2024 9:14 p.m.

Water Rights

What to know about water rights as a residential well owner

How to navigate the adjudication process in Whatcom County

Dec. 1, 2024 9:13 p.m.

Education

New Blaine nonprofit forms to support school district’s drop in funding

Peace Arch Education Foundation a 'beacon' for Blaine School District

Nov. 28, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Local

Bellingham childhood friends purchase historic ViQueen Lodge

WWU put lodge up for sale in summer, families want to honor legacy of the property

Nov. 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Weekly Watchdog

Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 28–Dec. 4, 2024

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

Nov. 27, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Business

Youngstock’s opens for 53rd Christmas tree season

Bellingham business has offered fresh-cut Christmas trees since 1972

Nov. 27, 2024 2:51 p.m.

Environment

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Lummi Nation brothers win $100K environmental prize

Free and Raven Borsey will use some of Bullitt Prize grant to restart a youth canoe program

Nov. 27, 2024 10:09 a.m.

Government

Birch Bay residents get new method for sharing input with Whatcom County

Advisory committee likely to be established from seven people

Nov. 26, 2024 10:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Public can get free counseling starting in January through WWU

In-person and telehealth options will be offered to adults, teens and children

Nov. 26, 2024 10:49 a.m.

Business

Briefs: Trader Joe’s times two, new Mercedes location, unemployment uptick

Business news for Whatcom and Skagit counties

Nov. 25, 2024 10:00 p.m.

News in Brief

Alternating lane closures to affect State Route 548 Tuesday

Expect delays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday

Nov. 25, 2024 7:26 p.m.

Local

What’s the Deal With: The Mount Baker Highway sign?

Where to seek shelter on cold nights this winter

What to know about water rights as a residential well owner

New Blaine nonprofit forms to support school district’s drop in funding

Bellingham childhood friends purchase historic ViQueen Lodge

Weekly Watchdog: Nov. 28–Dec. 4, 2024

Youngstock’s opens for 53rd Christmas tree season

Lummi Nation brothers win $100K environmental prize

Birch Bay residents get new method for sharing input with Whatcom County

Public can get free counseling starting in January through WWU

Briefs: Trader Joe’s times two, new Mercedes location, unemployment uptick

Alternating lane closures to affect State Route 548 Tuesday

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