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Severe weather shelter will open this week, coincides with homeless camp cleanup

People leaving Northwest/Bakerview encampment can get help from health department

Jan. 13, 2025 9:00 p.m.

Homelessness

Property owners to begin cleanup of Northwest/Bakerview homeless encampment

City staff, police will issue formal notice to residents on Jan. 16

Jan. 3, 2025 5:07 p.m.

Homelessness

County explains why Bellingham severe weather shelter keeps 32-degree threshold

In response to petition, health department says limited funds, staffing inhibit more changes

Dec. 30, 2024 12:16 p.m.

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Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

The gap could be difficult to fill as the state grapples with a broader budget deficit

Dec. 3, 2024 10:30 a.m.

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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.

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Report crime, secure vacant land, police say in Bakerview encampment meeting

More than 100 people crowded into the conference room of the La Quinta Inn & Suites Tuesday

Nov. 19, 2024 5:52 p.m.

Homelessness

Owners urged to fence, clean property to address growing homeless camp off Bakerview

Stakeholders will air concerns during a public meeting Tuesday

Updated Nov. 19, 2024 9:53 a.m.

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City will begin cleanup of Walmart encampment property next week

Full cleanup likely to take years due to extensive environmental damage

Nov. 14, 2024 1:46 p.m.

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Severe weather shelter in Bellingham preparing to activate mid-November

Whatcom County Council approves lease for space on North Forest Street

Nov. 7, 2024 4:50 p.m.

Homelessness

One family’s year of giving brings comfort to homeless people in Bellingham camps

A teen’s death from opioids spurred creation of Mission for Missy, providing overdose kits, social service resources

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

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Central Lutheran Church will be site of severe weather shelter this winter

Shelter will likely be able to serve up to 70 people on cold nights

Oct. 22, 2024 12:24 p.m.

Homelessness

Health center for homeless people to open in downtown Bellingham

Way Station is a partnership between Unity Care NW, Opportunity Council, PeaceHealth, Whatcom County

Oct. 8, 2024 7:43 p.m.

Homelessness

Severe weather shelter will open this week, coincides with homeless camp cleanup

Property owners to begin cleanup of Northwest/Bakerview homeless encampment

County explains why Bellingham severe weather shelter keeps 32-degree threshold

Fees that pay for WA homelessness programs running short

Where to seek shelter on cold nights this winter

Report crime, secure vacant land, police say in Bakerview encampment meeting

Owners urged to fence, clean property to address growing homeless camp off Bakerview

City will begin cleanup of Walmart encampment property next week

Severe weather shelter in Bellingham preparing to activate mid-November

One family’s year of giving brings comfort to homeless people in Bellingham camps

Central Lutheran Church will be site of severe weather shelter this winter

Health center for homeless people to open in downtown Bellingham

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