Community / Bellingham
Think Before You Click: Phishing in the age of AI
Phishing emails are becoming more convincing.
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Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-21
Published activity records dated 2026-10-21 include 41 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-20
Published activity records dated 2026-10-20 include 33 Bellingham Police entries.
Government / Blaine
Public Hearing - Zoning Moratorium - Battery Energy Storage Systems and Data Centers
Public Hearing - Zoning Moratorium - Battery Energy Storage Systems and Data Centers
Environment / Bellingham
WWU artists and scientists collaborate to provoke dialogue on climate change
A 6-foot beautiful but broken sea star ravaged by wasting disease. A contour map overlaid with poetic riffs on geologic time. Photographs of neon rectangles illuminating a dense forest to highlight the effects of forest fire. A jewel box installation of a kelp forest. An everyday business suit crafted from a silver emergency wildfire shelter.
Community / Bellingham
WWU to host free week of activities in honor of Veteran's Day Nov. 9-13
In honor of the sacrifices of veterans and their families, Western welcomes Veterans and dependents to participate in all free events throughout the week of Nov. 9-13.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-19
Published activity records dated 2026-10-19 include 46 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-18
Published activity records dated 2026-10-18 include 39 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-17
Published activity records dated 2026-10-17 include 35 Bellingham Police entries.
Community / Bellingham
Serious music is music you take seriously
Milo Palmer just began his fourth year at Western composing and playing bass, guitar, and piano. You can catch him performing serious music and hear his line-fudging compositions in the Concert Hall with the Composers of Western – “COW” as it’s known at WWU.
Environment / Bellingham
Sustainability Pathways cohort contributes to climate, community and ecological resilience in north central Washington
Western Washington University’s Sustainability Pathways program, now in its seventh year, welcomed its largest cohort yet for summer 2026: 22 undergraduates working with 20 organizations, agencies and non-profits in the Methow and Okanogan valleys on projects focused on the environment, health and well-being, social equity and economic vitality.
Community / Bellingham
WWU and PeaceHealth reach agreement on sale of former St. Luke’s property
BELLINGHAM, WASH., Oct. 16, 2026 — Western Washington University and PeaceHealth have reached a purchase-and-sale agreement for the former St. Luke’s Hospital site and related parcels. The agreement reflects a shared commitment to advancing health education, supporting student well-being and planning for future regional healthcare needs.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-16
Published activity records dated 2026-10-16 include 46 Bellingham Police entries.
Traffic & Roads / Ferndale
Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, October 19th, 2026
Archived - Notice of Traffic Revision and Possible Delays: Monday, October 19th, 2026
Government / Ferndale
City Council Meeting
The original article was published from 10/16/2026 8:00:00 AM to 10/20/2026 10:00:00 PM
Community / Bellingham
Board of Trustees meeting summary for Oct. 15-16
Western Washington University’s Board of Trustees met on campus Oct.15-16.
Government / Bellingham
Bellingham Mitigation Bank opening early next year
We’re excited to share that Bellingham’s first mitigation bank is on track to open in February or March 2027. The Bellingham Mitigation Bank will improve water quality, reduce flooding, and support fish and wildlife, all while providing a more efficient, consistent way for development projects to meet environmental requirements.
Government / Bellingham
Learn more about the City Budget
We know “budget season” isn’t the most thrilling phrase—but it does lay the groundwork for the services, programs, and investments our community relies on. These sessions help ensure we’re allocating resources responsibly and transparently, with thoughtful discussion along the way.
Government / Bellingham
Tax incentive supports investment in key Bellingham areas
Two areas in Whatcom County, including Bellingham’s downtown and waterfront, were recently selected for a competitive, national designation as Opportunity Zones for a second time. These zones benefit from a federal tax incentive that’s designed to attract private investment in low-income communities. The program allows eligible investors to defer and reduce their capital gains taxes when they invest capital gains in a business or property in an Opportunity Zone. Gov. Bob Ferguson announced Washington selections Oct. 8. Learn more, including how Bellingham has benefited from this designation in the past, on our Opportunity Zones page .
Government / Bellingham
Celebrate York’s new playgrounds
Join us at Rock Hill Park next Thursday, Oct. 22, at 4:30 p.m. for a ribbon-cutting to celebrate the park’s new upper and lower playgrounds. These long-awaited improvements have been in the works since 2024, and we’re excited to finally open them for play. You’ll have a chance to meet Parks & Recreation Director Nicole Oliver, learn about the park’s history and the project, and connect with neighbors. Visit our event calendar for more details. See you there!
Government / Bellingham
Roeder Avenue Bridge work starting next week
Plan for possible delays and changing traffic conditions along the Roeder Avenue Bridge between Central Avenue and C Street from Oct. 19–30 as we repair the bridge approach. The sidewalk will remain open and bike lanes will merge with vehicle traffic. During a routine inspection, we discovered minor erosion at the base of the bridge caused by tidal changes in the Whatcom Waterway. This work will help protect the bridge’s foundation and keep it strong and reliable for years to come.
Government / Bellingham
Join us for family-friendly Halloween fun
Whether your kids are in it for the tricks or the treats, our Parks & Recreation team has a Halloween event for you. Preschool – 2 nd -grade kids will love Boo at Bloedel, while anyone ages 6 and up can appreciate Spooktacular at Woodstock Farm with Gabriel’s Arts Kids. For a truly unique way to pick your carving pumpkin, head to Arne Hanna Aquatic Center Saturday afternoon for a floating pumpkin patch (kids 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult).
Community / Bellingham
Inside Bellingham: October 15, 2026
6 separate stories from this newsletter.
Environment / Countywide
Washington's ambitious new mobile air monitoring study
The air you breathe when you step out your front door can sometimes be different than the air a few blocks away or across town. But how different? For the first time in Washington’s history, Ecology will be able to answer that in greater detail, thanks to a new study funded by the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). This winter, a fleet of specialized air monitoring vehicles will hit the streets in over 20 overburdened communities and participating Tribal Nations as part of a one-time, year-long High Resolution Mobile Monitoring study.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-15
Published activity records dated 2026-10-15 include 48 Bellingham Police entries.
Public Safety / Countywide
REGULAR BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETINGS – 2026
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY
Community / Bellingham
Assistant Professor Kate Hayes studies the past, present and future of forest systems
This fall, the College of the Environment welcomes Assistant Professor Kate Hayes, who specializes in forest systems, wildfire and climate change.
Community / Bellingham
Faculty and staff members can present diplomas to family members at commencement
If you have an immediate family member walking in December Commencement, we would like to offer you the opportunity to present their diploma at their scheduled commencement ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 12, 2026 (see the ceremony dates/times and corresponding colleges on the Ceremony Schedule page).
Community / Bellingham
Help make December Commencement a warm, welcoming experience for our graduates
Our December Commencement ceremonies will take place on Saturday, Dec. 12.
Public Safety / Countywide
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS-SPECIAL MEETING-WORK SESSION – OCTOBER 15, 2026
SOUTH WHATCOM FIRE AUTHORITY
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-14
Published activity records dated 2026-10-14 include 47 Bellingham Police entries.
Government / Ferndale
Permit Invoice Scam Alert
The original article was published from 10/13/2026 12:00:00 AM to 11/6/2026 11:59:00 PM
Government / Blaine
PROPER CARE FOR NEW CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
City of Blaine News Posted on October 13, 2026
Community / Bellingham
WWU grad student goes off the beaten path to classify Whatcom County’s legacy forests
It’s one of those exquisite Pacific Northwest July mornings when the sky is clear, and the promise of ripening berries lightly scents the crisp air. Western Washington University students Finley Bell and Aaron Dubbels hike a narrowing trail into Olsen Creek State Forest, east of Lake Whatcom, accompanied by a soundtrack of birdsong and bootfall.
Community / Bellingham
Western Washington University names Samara Taber chief of staff to the provost
Western Washington University has hired Samara Taber as chief of staff to the provost, bringing more than a decade of senior higher education leadership experience to the university’s Academic Affairs Division.
Public Safety / Countywide
Local law enforcement activity — 2026-10-13
Published activity records dated 2026-10-13 include 32 Bellingham Police entries.
Community / Bellingham
WWU's Spanish and Linguistics faculty, student presenter showcase research, leadership at 55th Linguistics Association of the Southwest (LASSO)
WWU's Professor of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures Sheryl Bernardo-Hinesley, Associate Professor of Linguistics R. Mata and Master in Teaching student Dana Gravseth presented their research at the 55th Annual Meeting of the Linguistic Association of the Southwest in Towson, Maryland.
Community / Bellingham
Fairhaven Professor Hilary Schwandt publishes a paper on abortion access in Mongolia
Hilary Schwandt is a Fairhaven College of Interdisciplinary Studies public health professor who specializes in reproductive health. Most recently, her work has taken her to Mongolia, where Schwandt said medical tests and cultural attitudes are obstacles to abortion access.
Traffic & Roads / Countywide
Twenty Years Down the Road: A reflection on Whatcom County’s recent Comprehensive Plan process
Northwest Washington is a place of unique abundance. Salmon and orcas move through the Salish Sea, one of North America’s largest estuaries, billions of birds pass through along the Pacific Flyway, and our mature forests store carbon as well as almost anywhere on Earth. The same land and water supports agriculture, working forests, and four of the state’s five oil refineries. An expanding population, rising sea levels, flooding, and wildfire smoke—all in a changing climate—add further complexity to choices about how and where to grow.
Community / Bellingham
WWU’s Kylea Assayag-Nodine named one of the top industrial design students in the nation
Spring 2026 Industrial Design alum Kylea Assayag-Nodine was recognized as one of the top undergraduate students in the nation for work she completed during her senior year at Western.