In the government office space in the Executive Building across from the Whatcom County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Charter Review Commission tackled the age-old question that makes everyone squirm: “Who gets paid what, and why?”
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Ready to Shape Your Whatcom County? Your Chance to Lead Starts Now!
Tired of feeling like your voice doesn’t matter? What if you could directly influence the decisions that impact your everyday life right here in Whatcom County?
Black Noise Records: A Community Built on Music and Friendship
When you can count on your friends, and they can count on you, the impossible becomes possible. That’s exactly what’s happening at Black Noise Records, a record label and store in Bellingham, Washington, built from the ground up by a young artist with a dream
Together on the Streets: The Strength of Community in Homelessness
Together on the Streets: The Strength of Community in Homelessness
A Vision for a City of Lynden Flag: Honoring History with Simplicity
What would a flag for the City of Lynden look like? One idea envisions a simple yet meaningful design that pays tribute to the town’s heritage while maintaining a clean and timeless aesthetic.
Woods Coffee at Boulevard Park Targeted in Break-In Amid Fairhaven Crime Wave in Bellingham
The Woods Coffee location at Boulevard Park temporarily closed Monday morning after a break-in, marking another incident in a string of crimes affecting businesses in the Fairhaven area.
New Dutch Bros Coffee Planned for Bellingham—But Hurdles Remain
A new Dutch Bros Coffee could soon arrive at 451 W Bakerview Rd in Bellingham, but the project faces zoning and environmental challenges before it can proceed.
Lynden Chevron under new ownership
Lynden Chevron (8195 Guide Meridian Rd.) is now under new ownership, bringing lower gas prices and an expanded selection of snacks and drinks.
Whatcom County’s Charter Review: A closer look at the Proposal to Pay Commissioners
At the next meeting of the Whatcom County Charter Review Commission, Commissioner Maya Morales will introduce a significant proposal: to transition the commission from a volunteer-based body to a salaried one.
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe
The Whatcom County Charter Review Commission convened in Deming, Washington at the Deming Library, on the ancestral lands of the Nooksack Tribe, where they received a warm welcome from Nooksack tribe’s Vice Chair Anna Brewer.