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Government

Agencies to expand homeless outreach in Bellingham

Lighthouse Mission, Opportunity Council see high demand

May 5, 2022 5:25 a.m.

Whatcom County Council seeks views on vacation rentals

The question: Do residents see short-term rentals as a problem?

May 4, 2022 5:45 a.m.

County executive, mayor strike optimistic tone at City Club

Fleetwood, testing positive Monday, looks beyond COVID-19 pandemic

April 27, 2022 6:29 p.m.

Growth & Development

Low-income Fairhaven residents decry parking fees, sold-out permits

New parking rules go into effect May 1

April 27, 2022 4:55 a.m.

Bellingham Council mulls November climate property tax vote

Estimate: $186 per year on $500,000 home

April 26, 2022 5:10 a.m.

Council OKs Post Point anaerobic digester

Controversial waste management system moves forward

April 26, 2022 5:05 a.m.

Lake Samish Fire Hall may be sold as surplus

Residents are fighting to save it

April 14, 2022 8:47 p.m.

City Council buys another 131 acres to protect watershed

Whatcom Lake drinking water source for about half of county

April 13, 2022 1:11 p.m.

Disc golf coming to Lake Padden Golf Course

City Council approves seasonal fee

April 13, 2022 12:00 p.m.

Old City Hall is showing its age

City Council approves Public Works grant for repairs

April 12, 2022 3:09 p.m.

Proposed areas of investment for Climate Action Fund presented to city council

Investment areas target Bellingham’s largest pollution sources

April 11, 2022 3:08 p.m.

Earmark gets Bellingham homeless facility over final funding hurdle

The Way Station to provide shower, laundry, respite care

April 1, 2022 6:36 p.m.