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Why I Ride: Island Transit celebrates passion and community connection
The Island Transit rebranding event was more than just a celebration of a new look and feel; it was a testament to the community spirit and the power of public transportation to bring people together. Among the attendees were three young transit enthusiasts who traveled exclusively by public transportation to...
Road construction signs bloom in Sedro-Woolley
SEDRO-WOOLLEY — Road construction signs and workers in reflective gear are plentiful throughout Sedro-Woolley as crews take advantage of funding and dry weather to make improvements to paved infrastructure. Now is peak road construction season in the Northwest, and Sedro-Woolley and its numerous contractors have a lengthy list of projects to complete before the fall rains return. “Right now out there, we are getting through our Complete Streets and summer...
World's first fully hydrogen ferry built in Bellingham begins service in San Francisco
BELLINGHAM, Wash, — A passenger ferry now operating in San Francisco looks a lot like the fast ferry from West Seattle, but this boat is a first of its kind. "The Sea Change is the first, world's first passenger hydrogen ferry. So it's a very exciting day that has huge implications for the future. And yes, they absolutely have plans to build more of them and bigger ones and faster ones," said Jim Wunderman, Chair of the San Francisco Bay Ferry Board.
Troopers investigate deadly single-car crash in Skagit County
BURLINGTON, Wash. - The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is investigating a deadly car crash that occurred near Burlington Thursday night. According to the WSP, at about 9:31 p.m., troopers responded to reports of a single-car crash on southbound Interstate 5 at milepost 230. Troopers arrived and found a Sedro-Woolley woman,...
Bellingham’s budget deficit shines light on the city’s growth problems
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Bellingham is facing a roughly $3 million budget deficit as the city is seeing less revenue than it expected. Finance Director Andy Asbjornsen detailed the both the current and potential finances in a presentation to the city council during a Committee of the Whole meeting Monday, July 15.
Sailing Fidalgo Bay
While hundreds enjoyed a summer concert from traditional seating on a park lawn, this sailor opted to watch/listen from the water. Fidalgo Bay at Seafarers’ Memorial Park in downtown Anacortes. About Photographer Steve Berentson. A fourth generation Skagit County native who was moved kicking and screaming from this island...
Washington State Parks tightens overnight camping limits, raises fees
In a meeting Thursday in Bellingham, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission approved new overnight camping rules. The limit on consecutive stays is now 10 nights and the annual cap is 90 nights total. The new Washington State Parks guidelines, effective Aug. 19, come amid a nationwide campsite crunch...
New affordable housing development opens in Bellingham
BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Something as simple as running water is a great comfort for Dorthy Applegate. For more than three years, she lived in a trailer raising her two grandchildren on the Lummi Indian reservation. "I had no running water," said Applegate. "I did have a hose that went...
Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states
During a game of Red Rover when she was 16 years old, Rochelle “Roz” Siuvuq Ferry lost a front tooth. Ferry, who is Inupiaq, remembers having to get on a plane to get from her remote Alaskan village to the city of Nome to start the tooth replacement process. Traveling to Nome for dental care […] The post Dental therapists, who can fill cavities and check teeth, get the OK in more states appeared first on Utah News Dispatch.
Cloud Mountain Farm testing recycled paper alternative against plastic mulch
EVERSON — A slurry of shredded paper may become the next alternative for mulching in agriculture.&. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like 50% off an annual subscription!
Government Meetings
• The Anacortes City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, July 22, at City Hall, 904 Sixth St. The meeting is also available at us02web.zoom.us/j/89255646791 or by calling 253-215-8782, meeting ID 892-5564-6791. • The Burlington City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, at City Hall, 833 S. Spruce St. The meeting is also available at zoom.us/j/97859681042 or by calling 1-253-215-8782, meeting ID 978-5968-1042. A workshop will precede the meeting at 6 p.m. ...
Two new million-dollar skate parks driven by community interest, support
In addition to the bowl, the revamped Ben Root Skate Park in Anacortes also has a pump track. (Finn Wendt/Cascadia Daily News) Whatcom and Skagit County skateboarding communities have been asking for new skate parks for decades. Unlock exclusive Cascadia Daily News subscription discounts, like 50% off an annual subscription!
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