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Animal Legal Defense Fund Demands Endangered Species Act to Be Enforced
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Thousands of community leaders across the country back Whatcom County’s urge to declare national fentanyl emergency
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – A major organization has backed Whatcom County’s effort to address the fentanyl crisis on a national level. The National Association of Counties (NACo) on Monday, July 15, unanimously approved a resolution that was passed by the county council earlier this year asking to declare a federal emergency over the crisis.
Bellingham Bells, Max Higbee Center & West Coast League All-Stars Field a Dream Team
The heat wasn’t the only thing emanating all around Joe Martin Stadium on July 16, 2024, as the Bellingham Bells kicked off its WCL All-Star events with a very special Community Champions game. Smiles radiated from every face on the field — and in the stands. The event...
Local tribes receive grants for climate resilience
The state Department of Commerce announced on Wednesday it is awarding $52 million to federally recognized tribes for climate resilience work. Local tribes, including the Samish Indian Nation, Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe and Swinomish Indian Tribal Community, will each receive $750,000, according to a news release. “Tribal citizens are crucial, forward-thinking leaders in addressing climate resilience,” said Commerce Director Mike Fong in the news release. “These tribal nations are leaders in...
Community comes out to annual Concrete Youth Activity Day
CONCRETE — Hundreds of people from the Concrete community and surrounding areas came out Thursday to the 17th annual Concrete Youth Activity Day. The event has been put on by the Concrete Resource Coalition, a local grassroots organization, the past eight years and included nearly 40 community resources. Stephanie Morgareidge with the Concrete Resource Coalition said the resources included everything from environmental organizations such as the Skagit Conservation District to...
Charles Brannan Sr.: September 3, 1944 – July 12, 2024
Charles Edward Brannan Sr. (“Chuck”), 79, of Oak Harbor, Washington, entered into glory on Friday, July 12, 2024 after an extended illness. Chuck was born on September 3, 1944 in Hernando County Hospital in Brooksville, Florida. He lived on West Fort Dade Avenue until he enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1963. After Chuck was graduated from Hernando High School in 1962 he attended St. Petersburg Junior College for one year. After that year he decided he was wasting his time and his mother’s money, so instead of returning to school he joined the U.S. Navy.
Alligator spotted wandering around Snohomish County
In the wilderness that is Western Washington, one can see all manner of beasts, from Sasquatch to Olympic marmot to grizzly bear to … gator?. A 10-foot alligator was spotted in Granite Falls on Friday, according to the Snohomish County Sheriff’s Office. It’s unclear how the alligator ended up where it was spotted south of Ray Gray Road near the Pilchuck River, and no additional information was available Friday night.
Sweet Mona’s Chocolates in Langley stirs up treats for all tastes
LANGLEY — Nutty. Chewy. Hot. Cold. Creamy. Sweet Mona’s Chocolates has treats for all tastes. About 300 varieties of handcrafted sweets fill the bright yellow shop at 221 Second St. in Langley. “I never dreamed about being a chocolatier,” founder Mona Newbauer said. Now, decades later, she...
Bellingham Big Lots to close, renewing hope for a grocery store
The Big Lots store in Bellingham's Birchwood neighborhood is among the locations closing this year, which could free up space for a new supermarket in an area that is considered a food desert. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News) The Big Lots store in Bellingham’s Birchwood neighborhood is among the locations closing,...
Sue Ann Winn: October 8, 1949 – July 8, 2024
Sue Ann Winn, a long time resident of La Conner, passed away on July 8th, 2024 in Mt. Vernon, WA at the age of 74. Sue was born in Coupeville, WA, October 8, 1949, to parents “Deb” and Betty Ann Everett. She was raised in Oak Harbor, WA and graduated from Oak Harbor High School in 1967. She was always very social and loved being with her friends. Sue loved the water growing up and spent summers lifeguarding at the local pool. After graduating, she pursued many adventures in and around Seattle before settling her family in La Conner. Sue found her true passion while growing her family. Raising her two daughters in La Conner, she became a true “mom” to all. Her door was always open and she was happiest when her house was full. She was an amazing cook, an avid sports fan and a tireless volunteer in the school district. She held everyone to a high standard, and even taught a number of local kids to swim. Sue’s “family” expanded when she opened Punkin Patch Childcare. She loved the kids in her daycare like her own. She enjoyed helping parents and kids grow together. Her legacy of giving back to the community and loving everyone around her well will be carried on by those touched by her life. Sue is survived by her two daughters Jen (Tom) Faley of Coronado, CA and Stacy (Ja’wanne) Brown of Lacey, WA, her grandkids Zach (17) & Cooper (15) Faley and Grace (9) Brown; her sister Nancy (Frank) Hunter; nieces Jami (Mike) Lindberg, Bre (Kyle) Speck and their families and her beloved canine companion, Lilly. Sue is preceded in death by her parents, “Deb” & Betty Ann Everett.
This will be the biggest and best Olga Daze ever
The parade (at noon) will feature bagpipes and a drum major, accompanied by marchers wearing kilts. Also rumored to be participating are members of the Orcas Ukulele Club, along with antique cars and trucks, and lots of enthusiastic Olga folks in crazy hats and costumes. Don’t miss the fun – please come and join us!
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