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health care provider administering flu vaccineH1N1 vaccines now available for all
Local clinics, pharmacies and medical offices offer H1N1 vaccines to everyone over six months of age

Historic waterfront buidings - by Alanna SteeleHistoric Preservation Commission hears adaptive reuse assessment results
A consultant hired by the City and Port of Bellingham assessed eleven existing waterfront structures for potential adaptive reuse

Fairhaven Branch LibraryRenovated Fairhaven Branch Library now open
Exterior repairs leave historic building water tight

Whatcom Middle School fireFire devastates Whatcom Middle School
The fire severely damaged the school, cancelled classes and leaves the future of the historic building in question

Fairhaven Highlands Fairhaven Highlands
Proposed development on property located in the South Neighborhood, within Bellingham city limits.

Chuckanut BayRestoration project improves Chuckanut Bay health
Chuckanut Village Marsh restoration will improve water quality and wildlife habitat

Budget toolsMayor delivers 2010 Preliminary Budget to City Council
Presentation of budget begins City budget deliberations

Aerial of big box store"Big box" retail moratorium exemptions
Council considers proposal to allow expansions when certain criteria are met.

Forecasting chartCity Council selects long-term goals and strategies
City Council adopts vision statement identifying long-term goals and strategies.

Lummi Nation Memorial PoleBellingham commemorates pipeline tragedy
Videos, displays and events commemorate the 10-year anniversary of the tragic Whatcom Creek Pipeline explosion, acknowledging our community's grief, healing and accomplishments.

City financial challengesCity addressing financial challenges
City officials are taking steps to address declining city revenues in light of local and nationwide economic difficulties.

Lake Whatcom Lake Whatcom Reservoir
The source of drinking water to some 95,000 people in Whatcom County, including 82,000 in Bellingham.

Wind turbinesClimate Protection
Bellingham is a leader among cities nationwide for progressive actions addressing climate change.

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