David Brauhn, the city of Bellingham’s assistant communications and community relations director, said that the state allows cities to use funds from this sales tax for a broad range of public safety-related purposes.
The Bellingham City Council is moving forward with an ordinance designed to strengthen protections for LGBTQ+ residents, especially transgender and nonbinary individuals, by adding anti-discrimination language to city law.
The City of Bellingham will commence contamination cleanup for the former RG Haley International Corporation’s wood treatment site and Cornwall Avenue Landfill in the summer of 2025 in conjunction with constructing Salish Landing Park.
On Feb. 24, the City of Bellingham held a public hearing to revise and extend the interim landmark tree ordinance for an additional six months.
The City of Bellingham finalized a $3.65 million purchase of 754 acres of forested land around Lake Whatcom from Nielsen Brothers Inc. on Feb. 14, 2025. The purchase was made as part of the Lake Whatcom Land Acquisition and Preservation Program (LWLAPP).
On Tuesday, the multipurpose room in Western’s Viking Union transformed into a temporary election center. The “voting hub” gave students the opportunity to cast their ballots in-person — 'I Voted' stickers and all — without ever having to leave campus.
Voters can anticipate seeing four statewide measures on the November 2024 ballot. The initiatives, submitted by a group called Let’s Go Washington, concern the use of natural gas, capital gains tax, the Climate Commitment Act and the state's long-term health care program, WA Cares.
On Oct. 7, the Bellingham City Council held a third and final vote to approve an ordinance dissolving the Immigration Advisory Board. It passed 7-2, with council members Michael Liliquist and Jace Cotton as the only dissenters, following the pattern of the prior two votes.
With ballots and voter pamphlets released to the public on Oct. 16, constituents of Whatcom County are preparing for election day 2024, the presidential election just being one of the many on the ballot. While voters prepare to receive their ballots, political organizations have long been working behind the scenes and on the front lines to ensure voters have the information they need to feel confident in their vote in this high-profile election. Yet some voters feel that the resources available aren’t enough.
Washington's Department of Ecology filed a lawsuit to reassess water rights in nearby water sources, such as the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. Their efforts could result in less use and higher water levels, which would benefit recovering salmon populations, but harm Whatcom farmers drawing from these public water sources.
Patrick Sutton has represented homeowners in cases that overturned short-term rental bans in Austin, Dickinson and other Texas cities. Now, the real estate lawyer is making moves in Bellingham.
Bellingham's Parks and Recreation department applies for a $500,000 grant to turn an unused area in the Birchwood neighborhood into Storybrook Park. Learn more about the proposed park and its plans for fruition.
Lake Washington United Methodist Church's Safe Parking program provides a model for Bellingham as city officials look to create safe parking situations for unhoused individuals living out of their cars.
Learn why the Washington State Court of Appeals visited Western and what it means for students studying law.
Public comment periods offer an opportunity to share opinions and engage with the community. Here’s how to make the most out of your three minutes before the City Council.
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