Courthouse community open house: Residents can meet county leaders, get the latest on the new jail, budget and building projects, and compete in trivia tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. — find out.
EV ownership surges in Bellingham: Electric vehicle registrations in Whatcom County have doubled in two years, and the city has installed dozens of public charging stations citywide — find out where to charge up.
Washington’s aurora opportunity: A “cannibal solar storm” that struck Earth on Sept. 1 has sparked a G2 geomagnetic event, putting much of the state within reach of the northern lights — find out if you’ll be in the viewing zone.
Pre-approved ADU plan launched: Bellingham’s first registered ADU design, the 1,000-square-foot Lumen by Jennifer Jones, offers ready-to-permit plans that slash design costs and timelines for homeowners — find out how to get started.
Doubling up winter shelter staff: Whatcom County plans to hire nearly twice as many workers for its 2025–26 severe weather shelter, cutting beds from 80 to 60 and adding trained staff plus better transport coordination for smoother operations — learn what this staffing boost means.
Other Bellingham headlines this week
- Local vets stress routine care for pets
- WWU Vikings soccer and volleyball seasons open
- AI fuels Bellingham’s leap into the future
- Two theatre troupes form in the city
- Parking fees fund downtown beautification and security
- North Haven tiny home village officially opened
