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Inside Bellingham: September 17, 2026
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Upcoming parks volunteer opportunities
It’s park and trail work season! We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up at parks across Bellingham this fall, ranging from trail work at the Bay to Baker Trail to cleaning sculptures at Big Rock Garden Park. Then, on Nov. 7, we’re teaming up with Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association ( NSEA ) to care for Cornwall Memorial Park for Make a Difference Day and Arbor Day . We’ll plant native trees and shrubs and remove invasive weeds near Squalicum Creek to improve water quality, recover downstream salmon habitat, and restore our urban forest and understory habitat for wildlife. This work will build on urban forest restoration efforts in Cornwall Memorial Park.
Did you know Bellingham has seven Sister Cities?
Join Mayor Kim Lund and community partners in celebrating the 30th anniversary of our relationship with one of our seven Sister Cities: Punta Arenas, Chile. Hosted by the Bellingham Sister Cities Association, the celebration includes Chilean food, awards, dance performances, and more!
New low-income housing development incentive
On September 14, 2026, Bellingham City Council gave final approval to adopt a new incentive designed to support the development of permanently affordable housing by reducing regulatory barriers and streamlining permit approvals for qualifying low-income housing projects.
Upcoming road work
We have a few projects impacting local streets. Please plan ahead and allow a little extra time for your trip.
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