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Exploring History: Cedarhome's journey from timber town to neighborhood
Beginning in the 1870s, just northeast of Stanwood, a settlement that would become known as Cedarhome was the landing place of Scandinavians and other immigrants looking to put down roots. A couple of decades earlier, the first Euro-Americans had begun arriving on Camano Island and the banks of the Stillaguamish...
Dudley-Nollette is a listener
We, Marty Cole and Ki Gottberg, fully endorse Heather Dudley-Nollette for JeffCo Commissioner District 1. She is a careful listener, never afraid to express her considered opinion, and is a kind person. She cares deeply for the community, is whip-smart, and demonstrates great collaboration skills. We have experienced these attributes working with her in the theatre and knowing her as a friend. If elected, she will give the job her complete attention. She has much experience in a variety of areas that pertain directly to this important job! Go Heather!
Women’s golf in full swing
July is typically the month that activity picks up with the two women’s golf clubs in Port Townsend. In addition to the weekly games played on Tuesdays and Thursdays, this month Wednesday evenings include the Camus Prairie’s Women’s Evening Golf Clinic. Twenty women signed on for the first of four clinics to be held in July from 5:30-7:30 p.m., which are designed to encourage women who are interested in learning to play golf.
Lynden Christian holds annual golf fundraiser charity event at Loomis Trail Golf Course
BELLINGHAM — Lynden Christian held its 36th annual charity golf tournament at Loomis Trail Golf Course in Bellingham on July 12. The 2024 event saw a record turnout with 49 teams participating, the previous record was 42, last year. This was the second year the event was held at...
Port mid-year revenue collections remain steady
The Port of Bellingham's ASB basin, a former toxic lagoon now frequented by migratory seabirds, is pictured at dusk on April 12. The Port of Bellingham released its quarter two financials for 2024. (Ron Judd/Cascadia Daily News) The Port of Bellingham released its operating revenues for the first six months...
With new health center now open, Lummi Nation sets sights on detox facility
A tour group including Lummi Nation Chairman Anthony Hillaire, left, and Sen. Patty Murray, right, check out the drop-in daycare room at the Lummi Nation Health Center. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) Inside the new Lummi Nation Health Center, patients walk in to find a space that’s reflective of t.
Stanwood Camano Food Bank hires executive director
The Stanwood Camano Food Bank board of directors is pleased to announce that Sam Norris, who has been serving as the interim executive director, has been officially appointed as the executive director effective July 13, 2024. Sam has been an invaluable asset to the Food Bank during his tenure as...
Welfare check on an unresponsive man ends in arrest
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A welfare check on an unresponsive man near the Guide Meridian ended in an arrest. Bellingham Police spokesperson Megan Peters says that fire crews were called after the man was found lying in the bushes near Best Buy on Saturday, the evening of July 13. The man woke up and immediately began acting aggressively towards the crewmembers. He pulled a glass bottle out of his pants and threw it at his feet before threatening to pull out a gun.
Council to discuss climate element, buildable lands analysis
The Langley City Council will convene a special meeting next week to discuss two topics related to the city’s comprehensive plan amendment. The first pertains to the climate element, a state-required goal of the Growth Management Act. Municipalities must plan to improve climate preparedness, response and recovery efforts. The...
Eluding cases is part of trend
Yet another suspect on Whidbey Island is facing charges for leading police on a potentially dangerous pursuit this year, according to court documents. Ronald B. Millado, a 45-year-old Oak Harbor resident, escaped following a high-speed chase through the city on May 11 during which he extended his arm out the window and wagged his index finger at police, according to a report by a deputy with the Island County Sheriff’s Office.
Langley limits short-term rentals
In response to the growing housing crisis on South Whidbey, the Langley City Council has decided to limit the number of a certain type of short-term rental unit. The council unanimously agreed to reduce the capacity of type IV short term rental permits from 30 to 15, which was suggested by Councilmember Craig Cyr.
Oak Harbor restructures clean water facility debt
In a 6-1 vote, the Oak Harbor City Council approved the debt restructuring for the clean water facility. With two unanimous votes following, the council approved raising utility taxes but reducing sewer rates to provide the community savings overall. The state provided five loans to fund the clean water facility,...
Langley leaders reconsider public safety sales tax
Langley officials are once again considering a public safety sales tax. The topic resurfaced during a city council meeting this week, with unanimous approval for a resolution authorizing a submission for a proposal in the increase in city sales tax of 0.1%, which would bring in an estimated $51,000 annually. Voters will have the chance to accept or reject the new tax when it appears on the November ballot.
Bellingham investment group organizes business pitch competition
Calling all entrepreneurs in Whatcom and Skagit counties: The Bellingham Angel Investors (BAI) will be hosting a business pitch competition in August. BAI aims to empower local leaders to support the economy by making local investments. The group has invested more than $30 million since its founding in 2005, most of which goes to startups in the Pacific Northwest and B.C.
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