Donate to Whatcom Community Foundation Resilience Fund https://wcf.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create?funit_id=1455 Whatcom Community Foundation (WCF) Website: https://whatcomcf.org/ Whatcom Center for Philanthropy1500 Cornwall Avenue, Suite 202Bellingham, WA 98225(360) 671-6463wcf@whatcomcf.org
Whatcom County Government Website (with News Flash (News and Updates): https://www.whatcomcounty.us/ Flood Response Information: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/3827/Flood-Response-InformationHow to Get Help If You’ve Been Affected, and How to Help Your Fellow Community Members Swift Creek and Sumas River Flooding and Asbestos Fact Sheet (Download PDF)
Real-Time Power Outage Map: https://www.pse.com/outage/outage-map Report an Outage: https://www.pse.com/outage Safety first. Never touch or go within 35 feet of downed power lines because they might be energized. Call PSE at 1-888-225-5773 or 911 to report problems.
Local News: https://kgmi.com/news/sections/local/ Weather: https://kgmi.com/weather/ School and Event Closures: https://kgmi.com/closings/ Studio Line: 360-676-KGMI (5464)24-Hour News Tips: 360-733-4564Email News Tips: kgmi@kgmi.comGeneral Questions/Comments: kgmi@kgmi.com
Traffic Map of Washington State with Real-Time incident and closure alerts: https://wsdot.com/travel/real-time/map/
Whatcom County Road Closures & Restrictions: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/952/Road-Closures-Restrictions Whatcom County Public Works: https://www.whatcomcounty.us/308/Public-Works Whatcom County Public Works Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WhatcomCountyPublicWorks/ Public Works Department Public Works Administration322 N Commercial StreetBellingham, WA 98225Phone: 360-778-6200Fax: 360-778-6201
The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave Sometimes when the world is heavy, a book that’s not too complicated and not too dark can be just the thing for a rainy or windy weekend. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave fits the bill. It’s not quite a thriller, not quite a mystery, … Read more
At the Edge of the Haight by Katherine Seligman One night several years ago while driving through Golden Gate Park, journalist Katherine Seligman and her husband were stopped by a frantic man who jumped in front of their car, pleading with them to stay with him and saying that someone was threatening to kill him. … Read more
Sisters of the Snake by Sasha Nanua Ria is an orphan and a thief, stealing to keep herself alive. Rani has only ever known life inside the palace where she is being trained to take over from her father as queen. When their lives collide, everything turns on its head because Ria and Rani, orphan … Read more
WCLS Collection Development Librarian Mary Kinser returns to interview Blaine Library patron and supporter, Melanie May, who tells us all the ways the library has been an important part of her life and her family. Also it’s time for part 2 of Executive Director Christine Perkins’ conversation with America’s Librarian, Nancy Pearl. Stories and book … Read more