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Student night at NEKO Cat Cafe
By Natalie Brown | February 12What better way to relax from a long midterm study session than with cats at the upcoming student day at NEKO: A Cat Cafe?
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YWCA nears completion of new emergency shelter for women and children
By Steven Colson | February 10The Young Women’s Christian Association (YWCA) is finishing construction on a new shelter at 315 Lakeway Drive for families experiencing homelessness.
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BRIEF: Put love into every petal
By Madelyn Jones | February 10If you’re looking to get more hands-on with your Valentine’s Day gifts this year, consider these tips from a local florist to create your very own bouquet.
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Bellingham’s elderly and disabled face challenges navigating WTA public transportation
By Mabaindu Mbawa | February 9Some elderly and disabled Bellingham residents struggle to use the Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) bus system due to limited features and accessibility issues.
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Fourth annual Fairhaven Chocolate Walk fosters community
By Sophia Raymond | February 7The fourth annual Fairhaven Chocolate Walk highlights small businesses while providing a fun interactive experience for anyone who loves chocolate. With 18 stops around Fairhaven Village, you can sample a variety of chocolate while exploring participating shops from noon until 5 p.m.
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State Individual Assistance program opens for victims of bomb cyclone
By Hope Rasa | February 4Whatcom, Snohomish and King County residents affected by November’s bomb cyclone can now qualify to receive financial aid. Former Gov. Jay Inslee unlocked $1 million in Washington State Disaster Individual Assistance (IA) Program funds with an emergency proclamation on Jan. 7.
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HomesNOW! Unity Village and Swift Haven to relocate and merge
By Steven Colson | January 30HomesNOW! is moving and merging the tiny house villages of Swift Haven and Unity Village to 330 Northwest Ave. this year. A new complex complete with amenities will be built at the new location.
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Drayton Harbor emergency shellfish harvesting closure ends
By Hope Rasa | January 29The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfishing in Drayton Harbor on Jan. 7. The closure applied to all species of molluscan shellfish and lasted until Jan. 27.
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Port of Bellingham approves third vendor fee category to Dockside Market
By DuPree Nugent | January 26The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners on Jan. 7 approved the addition of a new $10 fee category for vendors with sales under $300 at the Bellingham Dockside Market.
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Bellingham Folk Festival changes format for the first time in 10 years
By Jackson Kelly | January 22Bellingham’s Folk Festival starts Jan. 23, with events happening daily through Jan. 26 in downtown Bellingham.
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BRIEF: Film Programmer for a Day Fund at Pickford Film Center
By Vanessa Ewart-Northrop | December 15The Pickford Film Center is changing the way it does fundraising. Funded by The M.J. Murdoch Foundation and Washington taxpayers, The Pickford is now asking for donations through its website for a new theater, Pickford on Grand. What’s more, the general public can buy their own programming for $2,300 through the Film Programmer for a Day Fund.
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Fixing up Bellingham, one click at a time
By Jaelin McQueen | December 11Have you ever spotted a pothole or a broken swing at your local park and thought, ‘Someone should really do something about that’"? With SeeClickFix, you can be the one to bring it to the city’s attention.
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A 21+ night out in Bellingham
By Evan Riley | December 10Bellingham, a charming college town nestled between the Cascade Mountains and the Salish Sea, boasts a rich history intertwined with a culture of drinking. From the early days of logging and fishing to the present-day influx of students and artists, the city's drinking scene has evolved to reflect the changing times.
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PHOTO STORY: Black Noise Records sees largest Black Friday turnout ever
By Ayden Sweat | December 9At 10 a.m. on Nov. 29, a line stretched down the block outside Black Noise Records in downtown Bellingham. Amidst the overcast and cold weather, the line created a vacuum of brimming excitement and whispered conversations as customers waited for the doors to open. It’s a vinyl enthusiast's dream at the beginning of the holiday shopping season: Record Store Day Black Friday.
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WTA votes to expand new waterfront service for 2025
By Larson McDonagh | December 7Anticipating greater ridership come spring as the waterfront population grows, Whatcom Transportation Authority plans to extend public transportation by the Harbor and Granary.
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The Millworks Project: reworking the waterfront to build community
By Larson McDonagh | December 4The Millworks Project, a two-phase community-focused project planned for the Bellingham Port, is working to shed light on the toxic history behind the waterfront while creating a space for opportunity by the end of 2027.
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Deck the halls with art and fun: Bellingham’s Holiday Festival of the Arts returns!
By Grace Aukschun-Johnson | December 2With the scent of evergreen and cinnamon filling the crisp air, downtown Bellingham has become a festive haven for art lovers and holiday shoppers during the five-week Holiday Festival of the Arts.
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Bellingham BBQ: A smokin' guide to the city's top spots
By Evan Riley | December 2Whether you're a local or just passing through, be sure to check out these top-rated BBQ joints and savor the mouthwatering flavors of sweet and smoky slow-cooked meats.
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Bellingham’s annual Shop Small Saturday
By Madrona Raney | November 30Shop Small Saturday, a day dedicated to shopping at small businesses within your community, is coming to Bellingham. Every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, towns across the nation celebrate their local businesses by showing support and shopping locally.
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Winter weekend in Whatcom County
By Vanessa Ewart-Northrop | November 29This coming weekend is jam-packed with festivities for the greater Whatcom area. With tree lightings and sleigh rides in Blaine, ornament making in Lynden and pop-up markets and visits with Santa in Bellingham, it's clear that Whatcom is ready to jump back into the Christmas spirit.
