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Restaurants

Upscale American bistro to replace Milano’s in Fairhaven

Sugar and Co. is newest project from Bellingham performers Brie and Evan Mueller

Sept. 16, 2024 4:44 p.m.

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State approves loan funding for Cornwall Avenue Landfill cleanup

About half of estimated $19M cleanup costs are being paid by state grants

Sept. 14, 2024 3:44 p.m.

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State Route 547 in Sumas to close for maintenance Sept. 16–19

WSDOT crews will be stabilizing an eroding bank along Saar Creek

Sept. 14, 2024 3:11 p.m.

Restaurants

City of Bellingham approves permit for new Chick-fil-A restaurant

6,000-square-foot eatery to be built just north of Bellis Fair Mall

Sept. 11, 2024 3:12 p.m.

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What was that giant superyacht hanging out in Bellingham Bay?

Dear owner, Bellinghamsters have some questions about your boat

Sept. 10, 2024 4:27 p.m.

Community

Apple harvest begins at various locations

Options for U-Pick apples in Whatcom and Skagit counties

Sept. 9, 2024 2:34 p.m.

Homelessness

Tours scheduled for new Lighthouse Mission shelter ahead of October opening

Old Town Bellingham facility will house 300 homeless people

Sept. 6, 2024 10:23 a.m.

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Birchwood Food Desert Fighters receive a donated delivery truck

Mutual aid group starts GoFundMe to insure and outfit vehicle

Sept. 4, 2024 10:00 p.m.

Health

Whatcom County bat tests positive for rabies in first confirmed case this year

While infections are rare, health department issues guidelines for protection from rabies

Sept. 4, 2024 2:00 p.m.

Community

Volunteer drivers needed for local Disabled American Veterans chapter

Veterans receive free transport to Seattle VA Hospital

Sept. 3, 2024 9:33 a.m.

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Swimming advisory lifted for beaches near Taylor Dock

Swimmers still advised to stay away from outfall near Bennett Avenue

Aug. 29, 2024 3:07 p.m.

Transportation

Comment period open for Skagit I-5 study

Congestion, crashes and barriers to human-powered travel are regional concerns

Aug. 29, 2024 1:53 p.m.

News in Brief

Upscale American bistro to replace Milano’s in Fairhaven

State approves loan funding for Cornwall Avenue Landfill cleanup

State Route 547 in Sumas to close for maintenance Sept. 16–19

City of Bellingham approves permit for new Chick-fil-A restaurant

What was that giant superyacht hanging out in Bellingham Bay?

Apple harvest begins at various locations

Tours scheduled for new Lighthouse Mission shelter ahead of October opening

Birchwood Food Desert Fighters receive a donated delivery truck

Whatcom County bat tests positive for rabies in first confirmed case this year

Volunteer drivers needed for local Disabled American Veterans chapter

Swimming advisory lifted for beaches near Taylor Dock

Comment period open for Skagit I-5 study

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