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Cost of living outstrips income for seniors
By Joshua Grambo | April 24Seniors living at the Eleanor Apartments in Bellingham are speaking out about cost of living and rent increases.
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State moves to stockpile abortion pills
By Joshua Grambo | April 23With the Supreme Court’s imminent decision that could alter the legality of mifepristone abortion pills in the U.S., the Washington State Department of Corrections has begun stockpiling the pill.
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How to take a trip to Skagit Valley’s Tulip Festival
By Ciarra Shaffer | April 21Tulips are in bloom and the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is here to celebrate. Throughout the month of April, visitors can enjoy the beauty of the tulips and attend a variety of events.
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Earth Day: 53 years in the making
By Eli Voorhies and Ben Delaney | April 21Since the first Earth Day in 1970, events around environmental protection have evolved. Originally, more than 20 million participants were involved — to some degree — in protests, marches and other events across the nation, fighting to create political change.
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Traditional Japanese art migrates to the Whatcom Museum
By Aislinn Jones | April 18The latest exhibit at the Whatcom Museum showcases one of Japan’s many textile-dyeing methods for the public to view until June 11. “Katazome Today: Migrations of a Japanese Art” features works from nine different artists across the world, including Japan, Germany, Australia and right here on the West Coast.
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BRIEF: City bans drug use in public spaces
By Isabel Hyde | April 17The Bellingham City Council voted 5-2 on April 10 to pass an ordinance criminalizing the use of controlled substances in public spaces, which is set to go into effect April 25.
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All skill levels encouraged to participate at Mt. Baker’s rail jam
By Ben Delaney | April 14Meet Me in The Sticks, a rail jam-style event, will take place Saturday, April 15 at Mt. Baker Ski Area. Organizers of the event are aiming to cater to all abilities in this upcoming rail jam.
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Western Gallery introduces two new exhibitions, kicking off spring showings
By Eli Voorhies | April 13Two exhibitions, “Pareidolia” and “Teacher/Scholar/Artist,” will run concurrently until May 6 at the Western Gallery, located on Western Washington University’s campus. This is the first showing of “Pareidolia,” while “Teacher/Scholar/Artist” is the most recent of the biennial exhibitions that showcase Western faculty art.
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Mind over batter
By Emma Burrell | April 6On Feb. 27, I attempted the Alpha-Bet Challenge at AB Crepes in downtown Bellingham. The challenge requires participants to eat 26 plain crepes with a partner in the span of one hour. This is easier said than done.
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Uncovering the complexities of a housing divide
By Jase Picanso | March 18Imagine this: five years from now, an above-median working class person in Bellingham will not be able to afford to buy a house.
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Mount Baker Theatre to host Dance Theatre of Harlem ballet group
By Imogene Eagan | March 18Dance Theatre of Harlem, a New York-based dance group, will perform at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham on Tuesday, March 21.
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Come for the coworking and stay for the community
By Janet Lopez | March 18Remote work has become accepted and for some organizations, it’s here to stay. As workers navigate the transition from working in person to working at home, new challenges arise with the adjustment, especially for those starting their own businesses.
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Artists come together to display their work at “The Art Movement” craft fair
By Mathew Callaghan | March 18“The Art Movement” craft show, indoor art and vendor market, took place at a local Bellingham gym, Jett Movement Academy, on Sunday, March 12 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Spin Jam creates a sense of community among people who practice flow arts
By Tristyn MacDonald | March 17Bellingham Spin Jam, a weekly gathering where people can practice flow arts, hopes to create a sense of community in its attendees.
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BRIEF: Birchwood Park will soon have a new bike pump track and updated restroom facilities
By Imogene Eagan | March 17After three years in partnership with the Whatcom Mountain Bike Coalition, the City of Bellingham is moving forward with plans for a bike pump track and permanent restroom in Birchwood Park.
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A clearcut debate?
By Riley Weeks | March 17The often competing interests of the Department of Natural Resources and environmental activists have set the stage for some of the most dramatic conflicts in the sphere of environmental protest. A majority of timber sales don’t receive local or even global attention.
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Third Planet’s new owner is an inspiration for local employee-owned businesses
By Lauren Eydt | March 17Long-time employee Erika Millage has taken over ownership of Third Plant Boutique, an inclusive and eclectic shop that sells a variety of jewelry, clothing and gifts, making them among the several queer, women and employee-owned businesses in downtown Bellingham.
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Unlock the secrets of the universe: Expert stargazing tips from Whatcom’s astronomy enthusiasts
By Jase Picanso | March 16The night skies of Bellingham are a popular attraction during summertime. Finding places for star viewing can be difficult in the bright lights of the city.
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Black Noise Records values artists’ independence while helping them find their voices
By Tristyn MacDonald | March 15The independent record label and store Black Noise Records was founded by Nico Sanchez in 2016 when he was still attending Western Washington University.
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Thanks to partnerships with local museums, the Bellingham Public library can get you access to more than just books
By Janet Lopez | March 14If you’re looking for fun, interactive plans for your next outing that won’t bite your budget, you’re in luck. The Bellingham Public Library is offering free general admission passes to three of the city’s family-friendly museums.
