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Whatcom County · Whatcom County

How Patricia Otto and Whatcom Land Trust Have Preserved 100 Acres at Agate Pond - WhatcomTalk

Patricia Otto, a longtime Whatcom County resident, has made local news for securing a Conservation Easement with Whatcom Land Trust to preserve 100 acres at Agate Pond Preserve, where she lives. Her decades of stewardship since 1988 have culminated in this development in March 2025. “She has been living on and stewarding this property for […] The post How Patricia Otto and Whatcom Land Trust Have Preserved 100 Acres at Agate Pond appeared first …Read Article

Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham

Film Is Truth: 24 Times A Second Returns as a Digital Collection at Pickford Film Center - WhatcomTalk

Since October 2024, local enthusiasts of Bellingham’s former film rental, Film Is Truth: 24 Times A Second, have rediscovered its collection online at the Pickford Film Center. This change follows the closure of Film Is Truth’s physical location in April 2022. Ben Owens, the Pickford’s projectionist and assistant manager, now operates Film is Truth online […] The post Film Is Truth: 24 Times A Second Returns as a Digital Collection at Pickford F…Read Article

Homelessness · Bellingham

Over 1,000 People Experiencing Homelessness Served by The Way Station in First Eight Months - WhatcomTalk

Submitted by Unity Care NW When The Way Station opened in November 2024, it aimed to meet a basic but urgent need in Whatcom County: access to hygiene services, health care, and medical respite for people experiencing homelessness. In the months since, more than 1,000 individuals have accessed those services — a number that reflects […] The post Over 1,000 People Experiencing Homelessness Served by The Way Station in First Eight Months appeared …Read Article

Hamsters and Chickens and Sloths, Oh My: Discovering the Animal Mascots of Bellingham - WhatcomTalk

Through schools, sports teams, businesses, organizations, and other aspects of pop culture, animal mascots can symbolize the character of a place. Even as a small city, Bellingham has gained several such symbolic creatures in recent decades. In a 2023 article on symbols of Bellingham shows that representations of local identity and pride begin with enough […] The post Hamsters and Chickens and Sloths, Oh My: Discovering the Animal Mascots of Bel…Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham Read Article

More Access, More Opportunity: WTA Expands Bus Service Across Bellingham - WhatcomTalk

Submitted by Whatcom Transportation Authority On June 15, Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) launched service improvements designed to increase the convenience of transit. These improvements include four brand-new routes and more frequent trips to key destinations, including St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Bellingham waterfront, the airport, Bellingham Technical College, and more. While all service updates are shaped […] The post More Access, Mor…WTA · Bellingham Read Article

Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predictable Internet Pricing: What It Means for Whatcom County Residents - WhatcomTalk

Submitted by Andy Colley, senior director and copywriter for Comcast NBCUniversal Comcast, Western Washington’s largest internet service provider, is rolling out a new pricing structure for its Xfinity Internet plans, promising simpler, more transparent pricing with no contracts and no hidden fees. The announcement, which includes a 5-year price guarantee option, could have significant implications for […] The post Comcast Unveils Simpler, Predi…Comcast · Whatcom County Read Article

State Park Near Olympia-Lacey That’s Great for Picnicking, Walking and More - ThurstonTalk

ThurstonTalk One of the best things about Thurston County is our parks! If you are looking for a park near Olympia or Lacey that’s great for picnicking, walking and more, check out Tolmie State Park! Tolmie State Park offers clamming, tide pooling, nature trails and even a reef for scuba divers. How to Get to Tolmie […]Olympia · Olympia See the Story

Governor Albert Mead: A Legacy From Whatcom County - WhatcomTalk

Albert Mead was Washington’s fifth governor and lived in Whatcom County. Serving from 1905 to 1909, the Bellingham lawyer and former Blaine mayor was a reformer. Many of the laws he advocated for continue to make Washington a better place today. Sunflower State Lawyer Albert Edward Mead was born on December 14, 1861, in Manhattan, […] The post Governor Albert Mead: A Legacy From Whatcom County appeared first on WhatcomTalk.Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham Read Article

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Announces Winners of 2025 Young Artist Competition - WhatcomTalk

Submitted by Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Each year, the Bellingham Symphony Orchestra partners with the Bellingham Music Club to invite the winners of BMC Student Competitions to participate in the BSO’s Young Artist Competition. Three winners receive a scholarship prize. This year’s competitors performed a variety of challenging pieces onstage at Western Washington University’s Performing Arts […] The post Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Announ…Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham Read Article

Whatcom Wake Sports Opens up Opportunities for Locals to Get on the Water - WhatcomTalk

On any warm, sunny weekend, Lake Whatcom is sure to be buzzing with boaters. This nine-mile-long watery playground is the stage for those looking to play in the water. From wakeboarding to cruising, those with a boat understand the joy that being on the water brings. However, for those who don’t, access can be difficult, […] The post Whatcom Wake Sports Opens up Opportunities for Locals to Get on the Water appeared first on WhatcomTalk.Bellingham, Washington · Bellingham Read Article

The MV Plover Returns: Washington's Oldest Foot Ferry Resumes Historic Route Between Blaine Harbor and Semiahmoo Resort - WhatcomTalk

The MV Plover, a historic 11-ton, 30-foot wooden ferry, is once again crossing the waters of Drayton Harbor, transporting visitors and locals alike on its scenic but brief passage between Blaine Harbor Marina and the Semiahmoo Resort’s Wharf Dock. Owned and operated by the city of Blaine, the MV Plover recently completed critical repairs and […] The post The MV Plover Returns: Washington’s Oldest Foot Ferry Resumes Historic Route Between Blaine …Blaine, Washington · Blaine Read Article

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