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Whatcom County News

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Friday | Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County flamingo flock raises money to fight cancer

It's like Christmas morning when they come. You peek out the blinds expecting to see grass but are surprised by something more.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA

Friday | Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County fire officials: Hot holiday weekend was quiet

Despite the dry weather, local fire officials said the Fourth of July weekend was surprisingly calm.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Weather

Thu Jul 09, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County author starts line of olive oil products

A local author and teacher has launched a line of olive oil products. Mary Ellen Carter's new olive oil line from Verde Specialty Foods means green in more ways than one.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Home Gardening, Home, Recipes

Wed Jul 08, 2009

Bellingham Herald

WWU announces spring graduates from Whatcom County

These Whatcom County students were spring 2009 graduates at Western Washington University: Bellingham: Kelli Ackelson, B.A., apparel merchandising and textiles, cum laude; Kimberly Bierman, B.A., business administration; Jacob Dahl, B.S., civil engineering; Matthew Eichelberger, B.A., criminal justice, sociology and women's studies; Brenna Fullner, ...

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Related Topix: Western Washington University, Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Prison, Blaine, WA

Tue Jul 07, 2009

KGW-TV Portland

Marine air cools off Washington

The cooler temperatures and rain heading to Washington in the coming days may prompt groans from sun lovers, but it will bring some relief for the state's parched forests, forecasters said Monday.

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Related Topix: Weather, Fire, Natural Disasters, Wildfire

Mon Jul 06, 2009

Bellingham Herald

A wave of change in Whatcom County for first half of 2009

As this recession drags on, it's creating significant change in the Whatcom County business community.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Life, Food, Dining, Birch Bay, WA

Sun Jul 05, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Family holds dear to memory of first Whatcom County soldier to die in Vietnam

Johnny Higman landed in a bit of trouble on the Fourth of July when he tossed fireworks on people's porches.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Kids, Family, Lynden, WA, Ferndale, WA

Sat Jul 04, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Report: Whatcom County population growth slows

Whatcom County's population is growing at its slowest rate in seven years, mirroring the trend throughout Washington, according to new state data.

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Related Topix: Management, Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA

Fri Jul 03, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County Jail report for June 30

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Ferndale, WA, Blaine, WA

Thu Jul 02, 2009

Victoria Advocate

Wash. state Ryan Leaf case dismissed

Originally published July 2, 2009 at 8:36 p.m., updated July 2, 2009 at 9:39 p.m. BELLINGHAM, Wash.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA

Wed Jul 01, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Good weather, plenty to do in Whatcom County on July 4

Whatcom County residents can look forward to a fun- and sun-filled Independence Day as temperatures will remain high and activities plentiful before the evening's fireworks displays.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Weather, Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Blaine, WA

Tue Jun 30, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County July 4 events for your family fun

Planning ahead for the 4th of July holiday? Here's what's happening in Whatcom County: The Haggen Family Fourth of July celebration, from 1 to 9:30 p.m. at Zuanich Point Park, offers live music, kids' activities, food and craft vendors and a beer garden.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Blaine, WA

Mon Jun 29, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Bellingham still fighting to keep Amtrak records private in death case

The city of Bellingham is still trying to keep secret documents sought by the lawyer for the family of a woman killed by an Amtrak train at Boulevard Park.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA

Sun Jun 28, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County planners propose rural areas for less allowed growth

A package of proposed changes would reduce development potential in dozens of rural areas throughout Whatcom County, but it would still allow some rural centers to continue moderate growth.

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Related Topix: Glacier, WA, Custer, WA, Deming, WA, Acme, WA, Maple Falls, WA

Sat Jun 27, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Campaign information on Whatcom elections

Voting by mail has changed the timeline for when voters need information and the Web has changed how they will get that information.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Blog News

Thu Jun 25, 2009

KOMO

Ex-Border Patrol official gets 4 years for child rape

Joseph Giuliano, a former high-ranking Border Patrol official, will serve up to four years in prison for third-degree child rape, a judge ruled.

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Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County officials urge safety, legal use of fireworks

The Fourth of July is a time for celebration, but it is also a time when local law enforcement agencies put out emphasis patrols to ensure everyone celebrates safely.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, 4th of July, Fire, Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Blaine, WA

Wed Jun 24, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County Jail report for June 23

The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office lists the following people as being booked into the Whatcom County Jail.

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Related Topix: Sumas, WA, Nooksack, WA, Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA

Tue Jun 23, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Whatcom County still in legal fight with former employee

Whatcom County officials are still in court with a former employee who has made the largest public-records request in the history of the county government.

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Related Topix: Skagit County, WA, Bellingham, WA

Q13.com KCPQ TV

Bellingham Police Investigate Attacks On Landscaping

Bellingham Police are trying to figure out who sprayed herbicide on lawns, trees and bushes around the city.

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Related Topix: Bellingham Metro, Bellingham, WA, Agriculture, Science

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