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Inside Bellingham: September 24, 2026
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Bellingham upgrades crossings along Texas, East Maple and other corridors
Bellingham is installing safety improvements at more than a dozen locations, including crossings along Texas Street and East Maple Street, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Bellingham plans September 28 introduction of proposed 2027 budget
Bellingham’s proposed 2027 budget is scheduled to be introduced to the City Council on Monday, September 28, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
We Scoop dog-photo contest accepts entries through September 30
Bellingham and Whatcom County are accepting dog photos for their We Scoop contest through September 30, according to the city’s September 24 newsletter.
Council sets September 28 hearings on support for two charter amendments
Bellingham City Council plans two public hearings at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, September 28, on resolutions supporting proposed charter amendments on the November ballot, according to the city’s newsletter.
Lincoln Street night paving scheduled September 28–October 2
Night paving on Lincoln Street between Elwood Avenue and East Maple Street is scheduled for September 28 through October 2, from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., according to Bellingham’s September 24 newsletter.
Police, firefighters and animal-control staff assist two wandering donkeys
Two wandering donkeys were corralled by Bellingham Police and the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office during the previous week, according to Bellingham’s September 24 newsletter.
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