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Previous Issues
Cover Story
May 2024
The Day Bellingham ‘Lost Its Innocence’
by Meghan Fenwick Longtime Bellingham residents remember it well: At 5:02 p.m. on June 10, 1999, the summer evening sky darkened. Across the city, residents stepped outside to witness the 30,000-foot-tall wall of smoke erupting from Whatcom Falls Park. On … Continue reading
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May 2024
Lake Whatcom Update — Are We Making Progress?
by April Markiewicz In the Harry Potter world, all that is needed to summon fresh, clean water is a magical wand and incantating “aquamenti.” In our non-magical world, however, many of us just rely on turning on a water tap. … Continue reading
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May 2024
It’s Time to Warrior Up for Salmon
Being Frank by Ed Johnstone Billy Frank Jr. walked on almost 10 years ago, but one of his most powerful lessons lives on — If we want to recover salmon, we must work together. All of us. The Billy … Continue reading
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May 2024
Bluebirds, Avocets, and White-headed Woodpeckers
Beaks and Bills by Joe Meche My springtime loops over the mountains and through the woods the past two years left me wanting more so I did it again the first week in April. I have a plan to make … Continue reading
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May 2024
Forty Years of Conservation
by Claire Johnston Community Service Spotlight Looking Forward to Forever Since 1984, Whatcom Land Trust (the Land Trust or the Trust) has worked to protect and steward Whatcom County’s special places for future generations of all species. Although thousands … Continue reading
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May 2024
Election Results
Below are results of the 2024 Presidential Primary Election and also the 2024 – 2023 Whatcom Conservation District Election. ___________________________________________
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May 2024
Articles You Might Have Missed
Climate Good News Coal Generation Dips to an All-Time Low in Texas Data from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) indicates that coal generation in the state has dropped to record lows, slumping to just over 9 percent of … Continue reading
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May 2024
Bellingham City Council
Action Taken at March 11, 2024 Meeting Mayor’s Report The mayor appointed Nick Leader to the Sehome Hill Arboretum Hill Board of Governors. The board was created under a cooperation agreement between the city of Bellingham and Western Washington University. … Continue reading
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May 2024
Whatcom County Council
Compiled by Barry MacHale Action Taken at March 5, 2024 Meeting Shall the council: 63. Authorize the executive to sign a $110,008 contract (amendment #4) with Julota of Colorado Springs, Colorado? The council approved the original contract for $61,350 at … Continue reading
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May 2024
Port of Bellingham Commission
Action Taken at March 5, 2024 Meeting Shall the commission: 22. Authorize the executive director to sign a major modification with the City of Bellingham for facilities within the Waterfront District? At the 12/3/2013 meeting, vote #176, the commission approved … Continue reading
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