Tuesday, June 8, 2010. Schools serve more food than ever with spike in free and reduced lunch participation. Fewer students are bringing milk money to school this year. Participation in the free and reduced fee meal program at nearly every school in the Bellingham School District has steadily increased since the recession began three years ago. Kelly Bashaw, Bellingham School District board member and Whatcom Community College financial aid adviser, said the increase has not been a focus of discussion fo.

Monday, May 17, 2010. Empty Store Fronts Begin To Worry Locals. There are numerous store fronts that are vacant in the Bellis Fair Mall, on the edge of the neighborhood, and in various locations throughout the neighborhood. Where The Empty Stores Are Sitting. Bill Coonar, a director of the John Volken Foundation, feels very optimistic about being located in Bellingham.

Wednesday, April 28, 2010. New Puget Neighborhood Plan moves toward approval. If they approve the measure it will move on to the Bellingham City Council for final approval. 8220;A few of our ne.

Tuesday, June 8, 2010. While festival goers everywhere were winding down from the eventful Memorial Weekend, Bellingham had another event for the community to enjoy. The 6th annual Urban Music Festival entertained the crowd with live music and performances from talented artists. It began on Friday June 4 and ended late Saturday night with nonstop music and talent shows in between.

Monday, June 7, 2010. Local Performing Arts Center Planning to Switch to Non-profit. The Firehouse Performing Arts Center at 1314 Harris Avenue is planning to file for non-profit status in hopes of keeping the center open for the southern Bellingham community. Converted from a mission-style firehouse built in the 1920s, the property was remodeled and reopened in 2004 thanks to investments in time and money from South Hill resident Bob Christman and his son Matt Christman.