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City & County

From Texas to Washington, Are You My Human? Dog Rescue & Lounge helps rescue puppies and mamas find their fur-ever homes

By Jordan Oliver | April 26

When Devin Parks first decided to open a dog rescue and lounge in downtown Bellingham in May 2021, his intention was to help dogs find homes.   Now, 11 months and almost 200 dog adoptions later, Parks said that not only has the business helped dogs, but it has made an impact on Bellingham as well.

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City & County

Bellingham's local film store closes its doors after 25 years of service

By Michaela Camlin | April 22

Film is Truth has been a local attraction in Bellingham since 1997. For nearly 25 years, the store was a spot for people interested in finding unique films, VHS tapes, underdog filmmakers and those who watch movies on DVD. 

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City & County

Whatcom Transport Authority no longer requires masks on the bus

By Joshua Solorzano | April 22

Masks are now optional on public transportation as of April 19. This change resulted from U.S. District Judge Kathryn Kimball Mizelle of the Florida Middle District’s decision on April 18, which ruled the mask mandate as “unlawful.” 

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City & County

The future of Arroyo Park’s damaged bridge is still uncertain

By Joshua Solorzano | April 21

Construction on Arroyo Park's closed and damaged bridge above Chuckanut Creek could begin this summer, but it all depends on decisions made by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

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Pedestrian overpass to be installed at beloved Bellingham beach

By Andrew Ford | April 19

Clayton Beach will see the construction of a new pedestrian path and overpass from its trailhead, addressing decades-long safety concerns of people crossing the railroad to access the beach. 

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City & County

Paddling into the sunset with Wild Women

By Ani Lowe | April 18

Shifting Gears and the Community Boating Center have begun partnering with one another to create free kayaking events for women and non-binary individuals. The partnership commenced during Shifting Gears this March 1-8, in honor of International Women’s Day.

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New vegan grocery store in Bellingham

By Michaela Camlin | April 17

“Eating one plant-based meal a day can help change the world,” said Tara Johnson, primary owner of V Go's vegan eatery and grocery store.

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City & County

War in Ukraine echoes at Western

By Troy Schulz | April 15

While the war between Ukraine and Russia continues to rage on, its shockwaves have rippled as far as Western Washington University’s campus.

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City & County

With Love, Tattoo officially joins the ranks of Bellingham tattoo parlors

By Jordan Oliver | April 13

With Love, Tattoo opened in January 2022 and is owned and operated by Kamile Jordan and Minori Madeline, two female-identifying tattoo artists who have been based out of Bellingham for several years.

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City & County

Whatcom mayors and farmers call for better solutions for water management

By Bella Neff | April 11

Following the record-breaking floods Whatcom County experienced in November 2021, local farmers are dealing with the aftermath and asking for help. 

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City & County

Captain’s Cod Company now serving sustainably caught fish and chips in Whatcom County

By Joshua Solorzano | April 8

Local business, Captain’s Cod Company, is a food truck that now serves sustainable hook-and-line caught fish and chips, among other dishes, in Bellingham and Whatcom County after initially keeping their business exclusively in eastern Washington.

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City & County

Dogs are helping to stop the spread of zebra and quagga mussels

By Emily Paulson | March 22

Zebra and quagga mussels, native to the Caspian Sea, are considered a high-priority invasive species in Washington state and can cause significant ecological damage. 

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City & County

Ukrainians grapple with Russia’s invasion of their homeland

By Sydney Jackson | March 22

Alina Niamtsu said her family can’t leave Russian-occupied southern Ukraine because people who have tried to escape have been shot. 

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City & County

What happens to Whatcom's compost?

By Madisun Tobisch | March 21

It's not everyday you get to hang out with a bunch of worms, a fact that Western Washington University Fairhaven College fourth-year Emma Kolden was personally dissatisfied with. 

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City & County

What’s happening in Point Roberts, Washington?

By Kieran Bresnahan | March 21

It is no exaggeration to say that Point Roberts, Washington has the most unique municipal situation in all of North America. And, with Canadian border restrictions being eased on Feb. 28, the long road to recovery can start.

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City & County

Always on trend: self-expression through personal style

By Sydney Jackson | March 16

Staying on trend with the latest fashion can be daunting – and when style guides from publications like GQ and Teen Vogue say spring 2022 is all about statements like bold patterns and see-through fabric, it can be extra intimidating.

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City & County

Blue Room grand opening sets a cool tone for live music in Bellingham

By Sydney Jackson | March 14

A fresh blue glow could be seen in downtown Bellingham on Friday night, emanating from a large-windowed room above East Holly Street. The Blue Room, a creative hub and new all-ages venue currently run by Western Washington University students, had a line of people filing up the stairs for its sold-out grand opening event featuring local art and music. 

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City & County

Where are the sidewalks in Happy Valley?

By Kieran Bresnahan | March 11

Home to the majority of Western Washington University students living off-campus, the Happy Valley neighborhood has a notable lack of sidewalks and bike lanes on main thoroughfares. Residents of the area will finally have an opportunity to address their concerns with a chance to participate in the new Pedestrian/Bicycle Master Plan.

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City & County

The historic Boardmill building on the Bellingham waterfront is up for grabs

By Emily Paulson | March 10

The site of the closed Georgia-Pacific pulp and paper mill could be a part of a redeveloped hotel and conference center on the Bellingham waterfront.

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After 27 years Bellingham’s leash law is under review

By Chauncey Gummere | March 9

The ordinance that pertains to dogs being off-leash has struggled to clearly define how a dog should be leashed and what exactly defines an animal as being under control. This Bellingham, Washington municipal code was first written in 1995.