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News Body of Bulgarian climber Atanas Skatov found below K2 published on 2/5/21 3:03 PM Atanas Skatov Photo: BGNES The body of Bulgarian climber Atanas Skatov was recovered by a Pakistani army helicopter rescue mission and flown from Base Camp below K2 in the Himalayas to the nearest town in Northern Pakistan.   Skatov fell on his way down from Camp 3 to Base Camp after a failed night-time attempt to scale the second highest peak K2 (8,611 м), the specialized Al...

Foreign climber missing after avalanche on K2 By Sources say the climber disappeared in an avalanche K2 is set amongst some of the most breathtaking landscapes the world has to offer — and some of the most dangerous SKARDU: A foreign mountaineer has been presumed killed in an avalanche as Pakistani and foreign climbers aim for the K2 summit today.  K2 is the second highest peak in the globe and one of the most dangerous. Sources say the climber disappeared into an avalanche after the teams ...

These community groups condemn Bellingham homeless camp removal, demand no more sweeps The Bellingham Herald 2/5/2021 Denver Pratt, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.) Feb. 5—More than a dozen local community organizations have come together to condemn the way the city of Bellingham handled the removal of a downtown homeless tent encampment late last week. The group has also asked that the city create a permanent policy banning homeless encampment clean-ups and offer r...

February 4, 2021 in Columns, Opinion When I’m home for winter break, there’s nothing better than unwinding after a long day of doing nothing by watching some HGTV. For those of you in need of recommendations, some of my go-to shows include Fixer Upper, Property Brothers, House Hunters International, Flip or Flop, Hawaii Life and my latest discovery, Island Hunters.  I have to admit that I’m somewhat ambivalent about Island Hunters, the visuals and locations are undeniably stunning, and ...

Feb. 2—Homeless people who moved near Frank Geri Softball Fields after the city of Bellingham removed them from a downtown encampment last week were told Tuesday afternoon, Feb. 2, they must move by 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 5. Overnight camping in city parks is not allowed by city municipal code without a permit, according to the city's Tuesday afternoon statement. The city of Bellingham ...

 February 2, 2021 Yes, the pandemic certainly helped drive this decision, but it’s also about a personal journey and personal growth Like countless other breweries, Base Camp Brewing has struggled through the pandemic. But for this brewery, there is also a bigger and more personal angle to the story. According to a recent report in the Oregonian, the brewery is now permanently closed and the owner is hoping an interested buyer will step forward. In 2012 Justin Fay opened...

The camp outside Bellingham City Hall has grown larger and increasingly dangerous since November. Author: Eric Wilkinson Updated: 6:45 PM PST January 28, 2021 BELLINGHAM, Wash. — Four people were arrested and three police officers injured during a clash between homeless advocates and law enforcement outside Bellingham City Hall Thursday. A large homeless camp has been growing since November outside City Hall. City officials call it an "occupation." Bellingham P...

Nims told Rock and Ice in a Skype interview about the first winter ascent of K2, “It was for Nepal. We were trying to show the world that we could make the impossible possible.” By Michael Levy | January 29th, 2021 Nirmal “Nims” Purja before his winter attack on K2 on January 5, 2021. Photo: Nimsdai / Red Bull Content Pool. “Namaste,” says the voice on the other end of the line as the Skyp...

Fearing arrival of outside agitators, Bellingham clears encampment at City Hall early Alfred Charles, KOMONews.com Executive Producer Fearing arrival of outside agitators, Bellingham clears encampment at City Hall early Replay Video UP NEXT Concerned about reports that outside protesters were being urged to travel to the area to prevent the planned dismantling Friday of a sprawling homeless encampment that had taken root at Bellingham City Hall and its central library, crews on...

Fearing arrival of outside agitators, Bellingham clears encampment at City Hall early Alfred Charles, KOMONews.com Executive Producer Fearing arrival of outside agitators, Bellingham clears encampment at City Hall early Replay Video UP NEXT Concerned about reports that outside protesters were being urged to travel to the area to prevent the planned dismantling Friday of a sprawling homeless encampment that had taken root at Bellingham City Hall and its central library, crews on...