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The Bellingham City Council approved nighttime construction at Boulevard Park, allowing additional noise from October to December. The work aims to enhance the shoreline and public access, with timing determined by tidal conditions. Councilmember Edwin Williams emphasized that this approach minimizes disruption for park users.
The Bellingham Bells defeated the Portland Pickles 2-1 to claim their first West Coast League Championship since 2014. Nate Kirkpatrick’s solo home run and a late RBI from Noah Cassie secured the victory, while stellar pitching held the Pickles to just one run.
Bellingham's runaway cow, Mabel, has found a permanent home at Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary on San Juan Island. After evading capture for over two months following her escape in August 2024, Mabel was surrendered by her original owner to the Whatcom Humane Society.
The Port of Bellingham seeks a new executive director and plans to hire a national recruiter for the process. Community members will have a chance to provide input on the final candidates, and the commission may create a second position to assist the new director.
A 61-year-old man died after a BNSF train struck him in Bellingham around 10:30 p.m. on August 6. He was reportedly leaning against a wheelchair near a rail crossing at the time of the incident.
Washington state launches a free LGBTQ Business Enterprise program to support LGBTQ-owned businesses. Governor Bob Ferguson announced the initiative, which connects eligible firms with government contracts and tracks spending starting in 2026. The program aims to enhance equity in public spending.
The City of Bellingham removed several chestnut trees from Chestnut Street after an arborist determined two were dead and others were diseased. City officials plan to monitor the health of remaining trees and will replant with suitable species in the fall.
The Bellingham Bells defeated the Edmonton Riverhawks 5-2 to advance to the West Coast League Championship. Rominic Quiban's seventh-inning double and a strong bullpen performance secured the win. The Bells will face the Portland Pickles for the title, aiming for their first championship since 2014.
Weston Persons launched Madrona Wear in Bellingham, WA, focusing on mending and reclaiming outdoor gear. His business grew from serving 250 customers in its first year to over 2,000 in the third year, highlighting a community demand for sustainable clothing options. Persons emphasizes the importance of sustainability and education within the fashion industry.
Robert Howell Jr., 47, received a 13-year prison sentence for possessing child sexual abuse material. Federal agents discovered over 90,000 files depicting child exploitation after being alerted by foreign police in 2019. Howell Jr. must also pay $140,000 in restitution to nearly 50 victims.