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Whatcom Catholics adjust to church consolidation as priests, parishioners decline

Western Washington’s 136 parishes are now pared down to 60 'parish families'

March 17, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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Refugees, aid agency face uncertainty with abrupt end of essential funding

Whatcom World Relief helped people who escaped war and persecution; its future is in jeopardy

March 15, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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5 years after COVID outbreak in Skagit County choir, families take the chance to remember

Public health officials learn lessons for next pandemic

March 13, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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Busy Mount Vernon Senior Center has outlived its usefulness, users and county agree

Amid funding challenges, one plan suggests a new facility could include housing

Feb. 23, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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‘Trans joy is resistance’: 200-plus attend Bellingham protest for trans rights

Attendees braved wind, pouring rain to protest Trump's executive orders targeting transgender individuals

Feb. 22, 2025 4:43 p.m.

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Deming Library receives solar panel grant

Energy savings will be invested in community programming

Feb. 21, 2025 1:54 p.m.

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‘Things are off’: Once friendly neighbors, Canadians and Americans frustrated and angry

On the border, Blaine cafe sees 30% drop in business; Canada pride jumps

Feb. 20, 2025 12:52 p.m.

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Eloping in Washington takes more planning than you think

Need a wedding officiant? Look to judges, friends or even your wedding photographer

Feb. 15, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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Living in a food desert means 27 miles one-way for this family’s groceries

Long drives are part of life in east Whatcom County

Jan. 23, 2025 9:09 p.m.

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Free tax preparation in Bellingham starts in February

Tax-Aide will offer tax preparation help for people regardless of age or income

Jan. 21, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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MLK Jr. Day event encourages fighting inequity but also finding space for the arts

Black excellence, recognizing history are part of continuing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr's legacy

Jan. 18, 2025 3:12 p.m.

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How to get involved for MLK Jr. Day

From outdoor work parties to a Habitat project, many events are planned in Whatcom and Skagit

Jan. 9, 2025 9:00 p.m.

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Whatcom Catholics adjust to church consolidation as priests, parishioners decline

Refugees, aid agency face uncertainty with abrupt end of essential funding

5 years after COVID outbreak in Skagit County choir, families take the chance to remember

Busy Mount Vernon Senior Center has outlived its usefulness, users and county agree

‘Trans joy is resistance’: 200-plus attend Bellingham protest for trans rights

Deming Library receives solar panel grant

‘Things are off’: Once friendly neighbors, Canadians and Americans frustrated and angry

Eloping in Washington takes more planning than you think

Living in a food desert means 27 miles one-way for this family’s groceries

Free tax preparation in Bellingham starts in February

MLK Jr. Day event encourages fighting inequity but also finding space for the arts

How to get involved for MLK Jr. Day

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