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‘Lynden’ documentary prompts conversations on diversity, division
Demographic shifts and changing times in a community with strong traditions. The documentary “Lynden” — which examines a 2020 racial justice march in the city and responses to it — has caused a stir in Whatcom County since it began showing at Bellingham’s Pickford Film Center last month.
Mayor Lund announces new city plans for Bellingham in 2025
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A downtown bike patrol will return to Bellingham as part of newly released city plans for 2025. Bellingham Mayor Kim Lund and the City of Bellingham recently released a six-month progress report on Thursday, Aug. 22 on the executive order she issued earlier this year in February.
Washington State: Where the “Next Big Thing” Begins
When rattling off a list of mover-and-shaker states in the U.S., Washington State may not instantly roll off the tip of your tongue. But the truth is, Washington has been so busy changing the world that we forget to ballyhoo and bluster along the way. Over the years, Washington’s legendary...
UPDATE: Crash on Highland Park Way hill
3:38 PM: Thanks for the photos and tips. A driver went off the road toward the bottom of Highland Park Way hill. SFD has just cleared without sending a medic unit, indicating no major injuries, but we’re following up. ADDED 10:52 PM: SFD says the 36-year-old driver was treated...
Everett Fire Launches Buprenorphine Pilot Program Adressing Opiate Overdoses
Buprenorphine, a narcotic medication, can prevent withdrawal symptoms and reduce drug cravings without causing a high. It has been shown to cut mortality from opioid addiction in half with regular use. After reversing an overdose with naloxone, paramedics may offer a dose of buprenorphine to help manage withdrawal effects and...
Summer’s not over yet, but it’ll be wet and cool this weekend
For anyone who has ever called the wet and cool weather the greater Seattle area often sees early in the summer months “June-uary,” then the name “August-ober” would fit the weather pattern the Puget Sound region is seeing now. “It’s definitely cool and much wetter than...
Seattle Tacoma Airport Plunged Into Chaos On Saturday Due to Internet and Systems Outage
An internet outage brought travel misery to Seattle Tacoma International Airport on Saturday as the Port of Seattle confirmed that various systems had been taken offline due to the blackout. In a short post on its official X account, SeaTac confirmed the internet and web outage at around 9 am...
Huskies Showcase Dominance with Exhibition Win Over Pilots
The Washington Huskies volleyball team kicked off their season with an exhibition match against Portland, securing a 3-1 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. After dropping the first set, the Huskies bounced back, winning the next three convincingly. This match served as a valuable opportunity for Coach Leslie Gabriel to experiment with different lineup combinations ahead of their first Big Ten season. Notable performances included sophomore Kierstyn Barton with 16 kills and multiple freshmen and transfers making their debuts.
Curran Apple Orchard Community Harvest Day
Enjoy delicious apples at the Curran Apple Orchard Park’s Community Harvest Day on Sunday, August 25, from 10am to 4pm. The public is invited to pick from any UNTAPED trees…these trees are adopted. No ladders allowed. Please bring picking bags and enjoy the day. CORE Volunteers will be...
Vandalism at construction site on Newberry Hill under investigation
The Kitsap County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident of malicious mischief after a culvert construction site along Newberry Hill Road was vandalized overnight Thursday. In a social media post Friday afternoon, the sheriff’s office said a suspect allegedly gained access to heavy equipment at the site, near the Sesame Street intersection, and...
Edmonds Center for Arts free Dementia-Inclusive Workshop Series returns this fall
Registration is now open for Edmonds Center for the Arts’ award-winning Dementia-Inclusive Series, which provides free creative and social enrichment for individuals experiencing early-stage memory loss, their caregivers, families and friends. The workshops are from 10:30-11:45 a.m. on three Wednesdays: Oct. 2, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4. They will...
Spartan Rec Center closed for maintenance August 24 - September 8, 2024
Spartan Recreation Center will be closed for annual maintenance from August 24 – September 8, reopening Monday, September 9, 2024, at 7:00am. During this time, the wood floors will be refinished, and the facility will be deeply cleaned. Spartan staff will be working remotely or taking a vacation, but...
Gloria's Birds:Wow, did you see that crow whiz by, photog, asked Hedda House Finch
You don't think it was a hawk, do you, she asked fearfully, continuing to watch (just in case). (Methinks a fledgling or female House Finch, in our yard in Washington State last week) --Gloria Z. Nagler.
Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party September 7, 2024
Five Acre Woods Volunteer Work Party Saturday September 7, 2024, 9am - 12noon. Join us, rain or shine, on the first Saturday of the month. Restoration volunteers are busy improving your local forest park, Five Acre Woods. Volunteers of all ages are welcome, children will need adult supervision and permission....
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