Shoreline guidance available for public review
Draft regulations guiding shoreline development, including Lake Whatcom,
major creeks and the waterfront, scheduled for July 27 hearing.
Celebrate safely on Independence Day
Retail fireworks stands set to open in Bellingham June 28.
Bellingham Fire Marshal urges residents to celebrate safely.
Lack of rain results in call for water conservation
Residents are asked to follow an outdoor watering schedule to help reduce
stress on our water supply during the warm, dry summer months.
Bellingham 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 Council seeks feedback about long-term goals
The Bellingham City Council is seeking feedback about long-term goals and ways to meet those goals.
Internal task force recommends City cost savings measures
An internal study group identified City deficit reduction ideas totaling more than $8 million in a report provided this week to Bellingham Mayor Dan Pike.
City addressing financial challenges
City officials are taking steps to address declining city revenues in light of local and nationwide economic difficulties.
Fairhaven Branch Library closes for repairs
The Fairhaven Branch Library will be closed for about five months beginning June 1, 2009.
County-wide swine flu response underway
Local officials are preparing for swine flu response; local residents should, too.
Architects present waterfront report
Volunteer architects provide professional perspectives to unify
waterfront plans
City financial challenges
City officials address declining city revenues in light of local and nationwide economic difficulties
Severe storms stretch City resources
Heavy snow in December and flooding in January tapped over $550,000
in labor, equipment, materials and disposal costs
Think local, shop Bellingham
Save gas, save jobs, save essential services!
Lake Whatcom Moratorium and Code Amendments
Detailed restrictions on development and land clearing in the Lake Whatcom Watershed
Neighborhood Planning
Updates on planning efforts relating to Bellingham's neighborhoods and urban infill.
Fairhaven Highlands
Proposed development on property located in the South
Neighborhood, within Bellingham city limits.
Lake Whatcom Reservoir
The source of drinking water to some 95,000 people in Whatcom
County, including 82,000 in Bellingham.
Climate
Protection
Bellingham is a leader among cities nationwide for progressive
actions addressing climate change.
