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Previous Issues
Cover Story
July 2026
Bellingham’s Post Point Heron Colony on the Move
by Tori Lehman Near the northern edge of Bellingham, the recently completed Little Squalicum Estuary blooms with life. The estuary, completed in 2024 as part of the City of Bellingham’s efforts to rebuild historical wetland habitat, creates foraging ground and … Continue reading
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June 2026
Whatcom Watch Interns
Talk to Us Hope Rasa I’m a third-year student at Western Washington University majoring in journalism-news/editorial. I live in Bellingham, Wash., while attending college full-time and working in the local community. I’ve enjoyed all the opportunities writing for Whatcom Watch … Continue reading
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June 2026
Single-Stream Recycling Expands Across Whatcom County
All SSC customers will transition to single-stream recycling by spring 2026 by Tori Lehman Two years after Bellingham transitioned to single-stream recycling, Sanitary Service Company (SSC) customers across Whatcom County will follow suit. The transition will see customers in residential … Continue reading
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