https://www.whatcomcounty.us/4282/WRIA-1-Water-Rights-Adjudication-Resourc Whatcom County Public Works311 Grand AvenueBellingham, WA 98225 On May 1, 2024, the Washington State Department of Ecology filed a water rights adjudication with the Whatcom County Superior Court. This water adjudication covers all of Water Resource Inventory Area (WRIA) 1 Nooksack Basin, including the entire Nooksack River watershed as well as nearby Bellingham … Read more
https://wahandsandvoices.org 425-268-7087 2950 Newmarket StSte 101-124Bellingham, WA 98226 Washington State Hands & Voices (WA H&V) is a parent-driven non-profit grassroots organization recognized by stakeholders to provide resource information and peer support without bias of communication choice to families of children who are deaf, deafblind, deaf plus and hard of hearing (DHH).
Here With You: A Memoir of Love, Family, and Addiction by Kathy Wagner The opioid crisis has reached epidemic proportions with virtually no place escaping its devastation. Here in Whatcom County, according to data provided by the Whatcom County Medical Examiner’s Office, there were 136 overdose-related deaths in 2023, up from 91 in 2022. Libraries and other agencies now offer free naloxone, … Read more
WCLS recently honored long-time Blaine resident and library advocate Joyce Vanderpol, whose generous gift funded a meeting pod and other improvements at the Blaine Library. Vanderpol asked library staff what immediate changes could enhance the library experience in Blaine. “Joyce shared our vision for what a small meeting room space could mean for our patrons … Read more
The French Ingredient: Making a Life in Paris One Lesson at a Time by Jane Bertch Midwesterner Jane Bertch wasn’t much of a world traveler when her job in finance took her overseas. But after spending several years in London, she felt ready to sign on to life in Paris. It wasn’t long before she … Read more
The Kamogawa Food Detectives by Hisashi Kashiwai From childhood favorites to special meals with friends or family, few things bring us back to the past as immediately as the smell or taste of a particular dish. But sometimes foods become lost to time and circumstance, and that’s where Nagare and Koishi Kamogawa come in. From … Read more
Understanding Autism April is Autism Acceptance Month. Celebrate with these books that explore the wide range of perspectives, experiences, and challenges within the autistic community.
Cozy Fiction in Translation Short and sweet, these translated novels deliver the cozy vibes for a heartwarming and reflective reading experience.
Birding Guides and Memoirs Birdwatching encourages us to slow down and pay attention to the natural world around us. These field guides and birding memoirs will inspire you to look and listen the birds in your own backyard, or even take up a birdwatching practice.
