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‘Bubble judge’ eases courtroom fears during name change process

Judge Jonathan Rands uses bubble guns to help celebrate life-changing moments

Aug. 10, 2024 10:00 p.m.

With growing senior population, new Bellingham center planned for Meridian area

Whatcom Council on Aging will fundraise the $10 million needed to renovate, operate the center

Aug. 5, 2024 3:27 p.m.

Latino Business Youth program aims to shape next generation of entrepreneuers

Mount Vernon program’s mission is representation in county where 20% of population is Latino

July 26, 2024 5:30 p.m.

Cloud Mountain Farm testing recycled paper alternative against plastic mulch

Known as 'hydromulch,' researchers aim to protect soil health and increase crop production

July 21, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Growth & Development

Food access fight continues in Birchwood after Albertsons decision

Residents of the Bellingham neighborhood still want to get affordable grocery

June 27, 2024 12:52 p.m.

Restoration event kicks off Olympic Pipeline Tragedy commemorations

25 years after devastating explosion, Whatcom Creek restoration continues

June 1, 2024 3:16 p.m.

Memorial Day parade honors service members under chilly skies

The 102-year-old parade honored fallen military men and women.

May 25, 2024 2:54 p.m.

Indigenous Affairs

Dancers shine at second annual Western powwow

Drum groups provided the beats for a variety of dance competitions

May 5, 2024 2:45 p.m.

Sikh festival hosted in Lynden honors the birth of the religion

Rain didn't stop hundreds of Sikhs, community members from celebrating Vaisakhi

April 27, 2024 5:30 p.m.

Her classroom was a ‘safe space’ — students remember Anacortes teacher who was killed

Fifth-grade elementary teacher Caitlin Follstad was remembered Friday afternoon

April 12, 2024 8:12 p.m.

Nate Breaux’s family raising money for mountain biking trail, bench memorial

Victim of Terminal Building fire loved mountain biking on Galbraith Mountain

April 11, 2024 10:00 p.m.

East Whatcom residents launch newsletter, website

Print, online publications will connect eastern Whatcom County residents to resources, editor says

March 26, 2024 10:00 p.m.