Whatcom Museum proudly opens Lightcatcher Building
World class facility welcomes the public during opening events
City hosts
geographic information systems open house Nov. 18
Learn about geographic information system (GIS) technology and the important contributions it is making in City government
Vacancies on advisory groups offer opportunities to serve
City boards, commissions and committees offer residents many opportunities to serve their community
BTV10 now airing on line
Watch BTV10 anytime, anywhere via the City of Bellingham website!
City celebrates completion of Sunset Drive improvements
Thank you for your patience while we reconstructed Sunset Drive, making it safe and convenient for all users.
City
receives national award for safe drinking water practices
Ten-year status in awards program receives national attention
Celebrate
Sehome Hill Arboretum on May 30
Enjoy music, storytelling, geology tours and more during "It's Your
Arboretum" Day.
Restoration
project will improve Chuckanut Bay health
Public process now underway to determine Chuckanut Village Marsh
improvements to protect water quality and habitat.
City
seeks shutterbugs for 'Essence of Bellingham' competition
Amateur and professional photographers of all ages invited to submit
photos to the City's annual competition. Deadline for entries is May 15.
Museum
goes dark for Earth Hour on March 28
The Whatcom Museum will turn off the lights that illuminate its historic
brick building.
City
2009 Budget available online, in print
The City's adopted 2009 budget serves as a financial guide and work plan
for the year.
Keeping
local businesses strong
City partners with local experts to provide monthly business workshops
beginning March 19.
Welcome,
residents of King Mountain Neighborhood
City officials welcome the new King Mountain Neighborhood, the City's
24th neighborhood.
Library
seeks input on services and collections
Bellingham Public Library is conducting a user survey throughout the
month of February.
Deadlines
near for grants, arts awards, sculpture exhibition
Small and simple grants and two arts applications due in February.
Watch
MLK celebration on-line and on BTV10
Bellingham's annual celebration of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on
Jan. 19 available online and on BTV10.
City
receives 8th financial reporting award
For the eighth year in a row, the city is honored with a national award
for financial reporting.
Donated
van reaches South American health clinic
Wheelchair-accessible van shipped to Chile
Holiday
greetings from Mayor Dan Pike
May the winter holidays bring joy to you, your friends and your
families.
Survey
shows high quality of life, concerns about growth
A recent survey of Bellingham residents found high satisfaction with
quality of life alongside concerns about growth, development and
traffic.
People-friendly
communities presentation Oct. 14
Dan Burden, a passionate advocate for pedestrian and bicycle-friendly
communities, brings his energizing, highly-visual presentation to
Bellingham.
Bellingham's
vibrant downtown celebrated in new video
A new video highlights our vibrant downtown and the partnerships that
made it happen
Library
opens first new branch since 1924
Bellingham Public Library celebrates opening of new Barkley branch with
ceremony September 13.
Community
leaders practice disaster response
Officials from Bellingham and Whatcom County government agencies,
non-profit organizations and businesses practice disaster response at
the Emergency Management Institute in Maryland.
City
celebrates 50-year relationship with Tateyama, Japan
Bellingham hosts guests from Japan and public events for the 50th
Anniversary of Bellingham's Sister City relationship with Tateyama.
Whatcom
Museum becomes Smithsonian affiliate
Opens door to important art works and artifacts to visit Bellingham!
City
honors "Essence of Bellingham" winners
Check out the winning shots from our annual photo competition, which
drew more than 700 entries!
Bellingham
tops in environmental achievements
Bellingham draws top honors for leading actions to reduce human impact
on our environment.
Live
meetings on BTV10 improve access to government
Bellingham City Council committee and regular meetings now air live on
BTV10.
Bellingham
recognized nationally for renewable energy leadership
Bellingham residents’ and local government’s commitment to using
renewable sources of energy continues to set a national example.
