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Fairhaven is in the early planning stages of getting a new hotel
By Emily Paulson | March 8A new hotel is on the horizon for Bellingham’s historic Fairhaven district.
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Competition over water rights likely to draw rural property owners into court
By Myles Weber | March 2All water in Washington belongs to the public, but not all rights to use the water are equal. Efforts by the Department of Ecology to quantify water rights in the Nooksack Watershed have sparked controversy in rural Whatcom County.
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Passion trumps profits for Bellingham artists, but they still need to make a living
By Sydney Jackson | March 1It’s no secret that the arts don’t always pay, but being an artist can be especially tough right now. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it was a blow to artists everywhere who supported themselves through live shows and touring.
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Whatcom women get wild with volunteer group's celebration of outdoor empowerment
By Madisun Tobisch | February 27Shifting Gears kicks off their fourth annual Wild Women Week on March 1, leading up to International Women's Day on March 8.
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Bellingham artists could find hope in new art venue
By Kieran Bresnahan | February 23The Blue Room is a new all-ages entertainment venue in downtown Bellingham created by HodWall Productions, and it has its opening night on Friday, Mar. 4.
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Bellingham loses Black Drop Coffeehouse
By Sydney Jackson | February 22After serving the community for 20 years, the final week Black Drop Coffeehouse had its doors open was emotional. People lined up to order their favorite drink one last time, buy merch or say a tearful goodbye to the baristas. Some people shared stories with owner Stephanie Oppelaar, mourning the loss but also celebrating what the Black Drop provided.
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Reflection on last week’s shooting has Peaceful Valley community concerned
By Chauncey Gummere and Myles Weber | February 22A week has passed since two Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were shot on Thursday, Feb. 10. in Maple Falls, Washington. In the aftermath, the community reflects on the incident.
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Native Plant Sale sees success, but Whatcom Conservation District says it was no walk in the park
By Madisun Tobisch | February 21With nearly three decades of providing native plants and resources to the community, Whatcom Conservation District's reputation was not challenged by the pandemic.
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New signature event brings music to Bellingham
By Chauncey Gummere | February 18The city of Bellingham has proposed a new off-peak season signature music event and is looking for creative proposals until the deadline of March 25, 2022.
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3D technology is more reliable than ever in the real estate industry
By Emily Paulson | February 183D technology has become an everyday tool for the real estate community and has changed how people view and buy homes because of the changing guidelines around COVID-19 and how they operate.
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COVID-19 has created new barriers for those struggling with houselessness
By Chauncey Gummere | February 17All healthcare is not made equal, and for those in Bellingham, Washington struggling with houselessness, that disparity has become more grotesque during the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic.
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Bellingham’s waterfront is getting condominium buildings
By Emily Paulson | February 17The waterfront is working on a three-building condominium project that will include ground-floor retail. The condominium is in the process of being built and located next to the Granary Building and Waypoint Park.
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Jo Joe's Doughnuts: the ingredients for success
By Madisun Tobisch | February 17With an ever-changing menu and a commitment to the community it feeds, Jo Joe's Doughnuts in downtown Bellingham put itself on the map after opening less than two months ago.
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Fairhavens First Annual Chocolate Walk kicks off with a bang
By Raine Westfall | February 16Groups holding chocolate-collecting paper bags strolled amidst downtown Fairhaven this Saturday, lighting the local shops abuzz with laughter and conversation as businesses invited the community into their balloon-strung doors during Fairhaven’s first Annual Chocolate Walk.
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BRIEF: Two Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputies shot
By Kieran Bresnahan | February 14Two Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office Deputies were shot on the evening of Thursday, Feb. 10 while responding to an incident between neighbors near the 3000 block of Green Valley Drive in Maple Falls, Wash.
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Eating locally is the best way to support Bellingham businesses and farmers
By Kieran Bresnahan | February 13Bellingham businesses and farmers are getting ready to welcome more customers back in person by emphasizing that residents eat locally.
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Night falls, Bellingham comes alive
By Madisun Tobisch | February 12With the sounds of the city reduced to a distant buzz, the soft rustling of ferns and the occasional chirp of a nocturnal critter take center stage during the natural nightlife of Bellingham.
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As recycling costs rise, the city explores new options
By Myles Weber | February 8If you live in Bellingham you may be wondering why you are still carrying several bins of sorted recycling out to the curb, while friends in neighboring cities like Seattle roll out just one.
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Bellingham’s vinyl scene seeks the heart of recorded sound
By Sydney Jackson | February 7This recent revival of the record can seem counterintuitive to what we know about technological progress and consumerism. Using a record player is more time-consuming, expensive and less portable than current digital alternatives, but it’s rising in popularity nonetheless.
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Invasive European green crabs are making their presence known in the Pacific Northwest
By Emily Paulson | February 7European green crabs, Carcinus maenas, are considered a level one invasive species in Washington and are spreading across the Pacific Northwest.
