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Runway Studios announces the winner of its inaugural Gen:48 contest for short AI-generated films made in two days.

Unanimous vote will add two positions to citywide program.

Former nonprofit leader Lund sets focus on housing affordability, renter protections and homelessness.

Former nonprofit leader Lund sets focus on housing affordability, renter protections and homelessness.

Early filers for the 2023 elections in Bellingham and Whatcom County include Satpal Sidhu, Kathy Kershner and Kristina Michele Martens.

New pandemic relief considered in Bellingham for these essential workers The Bellingham Herald 3 hrs ago Robert Mittendorf, The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Wash.) Apr. 19—Front-line grocery workers at large stores in Bellingham would get $4 per hour hazard pay, if the Bellingham City Council approves a proposed measure. Popular Searches Councilwoman Lisa Anderson introduced the measure as an emergency order to start immediately, but she changed it to a regular ordinance a...

March 10, 2021 6:57 am clipart.com BELLINGHAM, Wash. — The Bellingham City Council is considering a new sales tax dedicated to building and maintaining affordable housing. Council member Dan Hammill says the one-tenth of one-percent tax would raise about $3 million per year. The money would go toward building more projects like Samish Commons on the site of the old Aloha Motel, which Hammell says is getting people off the street. A portion of Bellingham property taxes has been paying into an...

By Kathi OShea February 24, 2021 6:19 am clipart.com BELLINGHAM, Wash. — A Bellingham City Councilman has proposed a new tax to fund affordable housing programs. Dan Hammill has a proposed a 0.1% city sales tax that could raise up to $3 million to provide for affordable housing that will address the root cause of homelessness. He said it will also provide for services. This follows the passing of House Bill 1590, signed into law last March by Governor Inslee. The law authorized cities or coun...