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2 Of The Nation’s Most Charming Towns Are In Washington!
You want to get away from all the drama. Whether it’s the hustle and bustle of the big city or your neighbors. You long for a place that reminds you of the simpler times. Where can you go? Someplace like Mayberry from the Andy Griffith Show, but you know… with Wi-Fi.
America’s 13th Best Small City to Live is in Washington
The state of Washington was recently named by US News and World Report as the second-best state to live in. We have ocean beaches, a rainforest, plenty of farmland, world-class islands to get away and recharge, and two rugged mountain ranges. Besides the hustle and bustle of Seattle, and the...
Celebrate Volunteers
How does a city become a community? Certainly, it is to find a common good. A nucleus of common good is found in the work of many nonprofits in the community of Bellingham who have found that life is better when working together. The community of our nonprofits is strong...
Crabbing season returns to Whatcom County waters
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Summer crabbing season is upon us as the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife announces rules and regulations for this summer. The season officially opens on July 18 for Bellingham and the San Juan Islands, lasting through Sept. 30 and crabbing is only allowed Thursdays through Mondays. Tuesdays and Wednesdays will be closed for all recreational crabbing.
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/17/24
The American League rallied from a three-run deficit to beat the National League 5-3 in last night’s MLB All-Star Game. Dodgers sensation Shohei Ohtani hit a 3-run homer to give the NL the lead in the third inning, but the AL immediately responded with three runs of its own.
Mayor Kim Lund announces two new city deputy administrators
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The City of Bellingham is adding a pair of familiar faces to its top leadership team. Mayor Kim Lund announced on Monday, July 15, that she appointed longtime employees Janice Keller and Forrest Longman to roles as the city’s deputy administrators. Executive leadership was...
1 arrested for DUI and other charges after fleeing police at over 100mph and then crashing
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A 22-year-old Burlington man was arrested and booked into Whatcom County Jail Saturday, July 13th, charged with suspicion of driving under the influence, driving while his license was suspended, attempting to elude a police vehicle and reckless endangerment. The arrest and charges followed an incident that...
Two paws up: Massage, laser therapy not just for humans
Sometimes, our furry four-legged friends also deserve a massage. Sarah Wheeler, the masseuse behind Love Bug Pet Massage in Coupeville, is in the business of providing relief for the various cats and dogs of Whidbey Island who may be struggling with chronic illness or injury. Many of her feline and...
Conway School Board approves 2024-25 budget
The Conway School Board met Monday to discuss the district’s updated budget and general school board updates. The most prominent budget update for this year is that no significant cuts or adjustments will be made to the overall budget, since Superintendent Jeff Cravy said the district tends to underspend in relation to its proposed budget. Several board members added that they prefer to underspend in order to accommodate any necessary...
Sedro-Woolley Museum Satellite Branch adds Kinsey prints
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — History has a way of hiding in plain sight. The Sedro-Woolley Museum Satellite Branch located on the second floor of Country Meadow Village at 1501 Collins Road is a perfect example.
Duffield Selected for WCL All-Star Game
Rice outfielder Trey Duffield will participate in the West Coast League All-Star game Wednesday night at Joe Martin Field in Bellingham, Washington. First pitch is set for 8:30 (central) with coverage on MLB Network, MLB.TV, MLB.com, and the MLB App. Duffield, who will play for the North team in the...
Skagit’s Island Health opens new emergency helipad — part of $4.5M project
Hospital workers, construction workers and government officials line up for a group picture Wednesday, July 17 on the new helipad at Island Health in Anacortes. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) When an emergency happens in rural Washington — think San Juan Island or Anacortes — sometimes a. Unlock exclusive...
At new Marysville water treatment facility, plants filter out pollutants
MARYSVILLE — The city’s new stormwater treatment plant isn’t landmarked by large tanks and pipes — or any buildings for that matter. Near the shore of Ebey Slough, the plant — charged with treating 460 acres of urban runoff — looks like a park, with paved walkways and rows of native grasses.
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