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Community / Bellingham

One quick question: What’s a Kelvin wave, anyway?

A Kelvin wave is approaching North America’s West Coast, hitting California’s beaches in early October before making its way up the coast to Washington. The promise of elevated tides and a strong El Niño can bring to mind images of tidal floods straight out of a disaster movie. What exactly is a Kelvin wave, and is it as scary as it sounds?

Oct 8, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Environment / Countywide

Celebrating another fun summer of Camp Keystone! – NSEA, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association

Last summer, campers of ages three to six returned to NSEA’s campus for another great year of Camp Keystone. Camp ran for 10 weeks, each one full of laughter, crafts, games, and lots of creative play in the outdoors. Both new and returning campers spent their days outside, learning about the natural world through open-ended exploration.

Oct 8, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Government / Bellingham

Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day on Oct. 12

Join us for an evening of community, culture, and celebration. We’ll kick things off with dinner catered by Seawolf Surf n Turf, followed by a powerful program centered on the theme “Answering the Call of our Ancestors” and highlighting youth voices. We’ll close out the evening with singing, dancing, and a community drum group. All are welcome — families, students, and neighbors! Learn more on the WWU website .

Oct 8, 2026 · Newsletter story · attributed source passage
Government / Bellingham

Improving public spaces

Street and utility improvements continue around Bellingham as we replace aging infrastructure and make our streets safer and more reliable for everyone. Some projects are wrapping up, while others will bring temporary changes to how you get around. Here’s what to expect:

Oct 8, 2026 · Newsletter story · attributed source passage
Government / Bellingham

Mayor Lund shares City’s legal strategy on federal actions affecting Bellingham

On Tuesday, Oct. 6, Mayor Kim Lund spoke at an event hosted by Indivisible, describing how the City is partnering with other cities to respond to federal actions that affect local communities and services. The City has joined lawsuits as either a plaintiff or a friend-of-the-court filer, including challenges to National Guard deployments to cities that did not request them and to federal funding decisions affecting Planned Parenthood, SNAP, and other programs. Learn more on our Protecting the Rights and Dignity of All page .

Oct 8, 2026 · Newsletter story · attributed source passage
Government / Bellingham

All Hands Whatcom Summit

Registration is open for the 2026 All Hands Whatcom Opioid Summit happening Oct. 21–22. This year’s Summit, hosted by the Chuckanut Health Foundation, is focused on the moment our community is in, systems that are stretched thin, and the upcoming Medicaid cuts, impacts, and fallout. Everyone can attend to learn about local data, hear personal stories, and participate in creating action plans to support our community. Get more details and register on the Chuckanut Health Foundation’s website .

Oct 8, 2026 · Newsletter story · attributed source passage
Public Safety / Bellingham

Bellingham Regional Fire Authority and Fire Benefit Charge Public Hearing

Calls for fire and emergency medical services have increased in Bellingham, and the cost to provide these services has also risen significantly. Forming a Regional Fire Authority (RFA) would secure new, dedicated funding for Fire and EMS and put millions of dollars back in the City’s budget to restore, maintain, and improve services the community relies on. Next week, the RFA Planning Committee is holding a public hearing where community members can learn about the proposed RFA plan and comment on the possible implementation of a fire benefit charge . Learn more on our event listing .

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Community / Bellingham

College of Business and Economics hits 7-year enrollment high

Total enrollment in the College of Business and Economics reached 1,479 in fall 2026, a 24% increase over the previous academic year, a 49% increase over the last four years, and a 7-year enrollment high. “We are thrilled to see our enrollment numbers returning to pre-pandemic levels, close to those we saw in 2019,” said Deanna Kennedy, dean of the College of Business and Economics.

Oct 8, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Community / Bellingham

Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia's Nielsen presents research on Danish journalists' 'cautious' use of AI

Carolyn Nielsen, a professor in the Department of Journalism, Public Relations & Multimedia, presented her research, "At the forefront, but cautious: How Danish reporters' view and use AI built for newsrooms" at the European Communication Research and Education Association conference in Brno, Czech Republic, on Sept. 10.

Oct 7, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Community / Bellingham

Wetland wonders: WWU students discover a sense of place through plants

Abe Lloyd slides a 5-foot-long plant stalk down the back of his shirt and calls out, “Follow the bulrush!” He strides across the marsh, the plant rising like a tour guide’s umbrella, so no one from his wetland plant identification class gets lost in the crowd.

Oct 6, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Community / Bellingham

Academic Advising and Career Readiness update

Academic Advising and Career Services have transitioned from their previous roles at WWU into a merged unit of Academic Advising and Career Readiness. AACR is in the process of filling vacant positions to support this mission. These positions will reinforce the work already being done to prepare students for graduation and beyond and will allow for the AACR to best serve the Western student body.

Oct 6, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Government / Bellingham

City staff Housing Week events will cover hot topics, and a lot of “ground”

Whatcom Housing Week 2026 is just around the corner, and City staff are polishing their presentations and dusting off their sneakers in preparation. This year, the City team will facilitate everything from a Home Share Happy Hour event and a Middle Housing Walking Tour to a conversation about changes in housing regulations.

Oct 5, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Government / Ferndale

Stay Informed with Notify Me

Want to stay up to date on what’s happening in the City of Ferndale? Notify Me makes it easy to receive City updates directly by email or text message. Notify Me is a notification service available through the City of Ferndale website. Residents can choose the types of information they want to receive and how they would like to receive it.

Oct 2, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Public Safety / Countywide

*BURN BAN OFF – OCTOBER 1, 2026*

The Whatcom County Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted the outdoor burning restrictions for unincorporated Whatcom County, effective October 4th, 2025. Please see the below press release and visit the Fire Marshal’s Office website for details on how to burn safely and within the law.

Oct 2, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Community / Bellingham

Wellbeing at WWU: Data Gallery & Discussion on Oct. 15

Join us on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 8 -10 a.m. in Viking Union 565 for a data and community convening! The Counseling and Wellness Center, Health Promotion and Resilience, and Student Health Center invite staff, faculty and student leaders for breakfast and shared discussion about health and well-being at Western. Breakfast will be served at 8 a.m. and the program will formally begin at 8:30 a.m. Our time together will include presentations of data and collaborative activities that prioritize community input and shared vision.

Oct 2, 2026 · Automated source digest · selected source excerpts
Community / Countywide

WECU Launches New WWU Debit Card

BELLINGHAM, WA (October 2, 2026) – In celebration of International Credit Union Day and the cooperative spirit of the credit union movement, WECU is joining forces with local credit unions and community organizations for a series of service and giving opportunities throughout Whatcom and Skagit counties from September 30 through October 16.

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