land & water
Environment takes back seat in San Juan priorities, say former county employees
Sam Fletcher
September 22, 2026
Elimination of Stewardship director position, other moves seen by some as concerning pattern Updated Sept. 25, 2026 As the San Juan County council continues to
Removal underway for sinking boat in Lake Whatcom
September 18, 2026
Despite audit, Fish and Wildlife not budging on spring bear hunt
September 8, 2026
The battle of Sudden Valley’s invasive waterlilies
September 3, 2026
Drier summers push Bellingham to rethink Padden Creek water use
September 2, 2026
people & culture
Whatcom Studio Tour: 5 artists share their craft and calling
Sam Fletcher
September 24, 2026
Whatcom Studio Tour returns Oct. 3-4 and 10-11 across the county Bellingham artist Christopher Moench had scheduled an open house at his studio in 1994,
The artists, history and heart behind the Bellingham Circus Guild
September 21, 2026
New poetry collection speaks to ‘Women, Madness, Whiteness’
September 15, 2026
Get to know a Ferndale art haven and 2 artists it celebrates
September 14, 2026
Guided by faith: Finnish founder keeps Lynden’s musical heart beating
September 11, 2026