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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...
WWU Police investigating pair of on-campus burglaries
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – University Police are investigating a pair of weekend burglaries on Western’s campus. The school said in an email to students and staff that two separate incidents were reported on the morning of Monday, July 15. Employees at a childcare center for students say someone...
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.
Bellingham City Council members mull over locked mailbox proposal
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Bellingham City Council is considering an ordinance aimed at making your mail safer. Councilmembers were introduced to the proposal at their meeting on Monday, July 15, which would require all rental properties to install locked mailboxes for their residents. Planning and Community Development Director...
“The Zone” Northwest Sports Update 7/16/24
The American League will look to take back their crown in tonight’s MLB All-Star Game. The National League won 3-2 last year, ending a nine year stretch of dominance for the AL. The Mariners have two All-Stars but only one will make an appearance tonight. Closer Andres Munoz was...
Giveaway: 4 tickets to the Skagit County Fair
Prize Details: Four tickets to the Skagit County Fair August 8-11, 2024 in Mount Vernon, Washington. “Herd” on over to the Skagit County Fair for live entertainment, carnival rides, a magician, a hypnotist, jugglers, farm animals, tasty food, a circus, birds of prey, and an extreme trampoline show. Thursday is packed with Family Resources Day, Diaper Drive, and Diaper Derby. Friday is Safety and Preparedness Day. Saturday evening features an international Latin artist. And the fair is now open on Sunday!
Book Buzz Episode 57 – True Biz & Whalefall
Hi, this is Jessica Russell. I’m the assistant director of collection services at Sno-Isle Libraries. And welcome to Book Buzz. Today's two reading recommendations are both novels; one is set at a boarding school, and the other in the belly of a beast. First, we’re going to hear from...
Scenes from Northwest Tune-Up 2024
Northwest Tune-Up brought thousands down to Bellingham's waterfront district from July 12-14 for a celebration of three of the region's favorites: bikes, beers and music. Check out these stills from the weekend courtesy of Mount Baker Experience's team of photographers on the scene. X.
LIVE MUSIC ROUNDUP 7/16/24 – 7/31/24
Port of Anacortes (Seafarer’s Park) https://facebook.com/events/s/summer-concert-series/1805467909944546/. https://facebook.com/events/s/chris-eger/968675098136011/. https://facebook.com/events/s/riverwalk-summer-concert-serie/3752930608287178/. CHILL DeVILLE. Farmstrong Brewing. From 6:00pm-8:00pm. No cover * Tips appreciated * ALL AGES. https://facebook.com/events/s/chill-deville-returns-to-farms/1974302889659023/. CHARLIE PARTIN. Double Barrel BBQ. From 6:00pm-8:00pm. No cover * Tips appreciated * ALL AGES. ALOHA DANNY. Anthony’s Cabana – Cap Sante Marine. Monday...
Some Lake Samish residents have gone overnight without power
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Residents at the south end of Lake Samish have found themselves without power since about 7pm yesterday, Monday, July 15th. As of 3:40pm today, the current estimate for restoring power is 5pm. According to Puget Sound Energy (PSE), the outage was first reported about 7pm on...
Methow Valley boys log wins at Sedro-Woolley junior expo
It started out as a trip over the mountains to attend, as spectators, a “loggerodeo” in the Sedro-Woolley area over the July 6-7 weekend for Liberty Bell High School sophomores-to-be Sam Kaltenbach and Kegan Mitchell. After a week at wrestling summer camp, it seemed like a good way to kick back, relax and watch some other athletes work hard in the hot sun.
Notice of Inventory Completion: Western Washington University, Department of Anthropology, Bellingham, WA
National Park Service, Interior. In accordance with the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), Western Washington University (WWU) has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary objects and has determined that there is a cultural affiliation between the human remains and associated funerary objects and Indian Tribes or Native Hawaiian organizations in this notice. The human remains and associated funerary objects were removed from 45-WH-34 in Whatcom County, WA.
Three Children Who Were Alone at Home When a Fire Broke Out Outside a Family Home in Washington Were Rescued by Neighbors
The youngsters were reportedly stuck inside the Mount Vernon home when the neighbors noticed them hammering on a glass on June 3. As a result, the neighbors acted quickly. After saving three children from a blazing house in Washington last month, neighbors are being praised as heroes. According to local CBS affiliate KIRO, the three […]
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