• Homeless Camp Cleanup, Whooping Cough Spike, and Brewing Closure in Bellingham Local Update

  • Nov 22 2024
  • Length: 3 mins
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Homeless Camp Cleanup, Whooping Cough Spike, and Brewing Closure in Bellingham Local Update

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  • Good morning, this is your Local Frequency Bellingham for November 22, 2024.

    We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A wanted suspect who walked out of a Bellingham hospital has been arrested by Everett Police on unrelated charges. Additionally, the Meridian School District was temporarily put on lockdown following a threat, but all students and staff are safe. In other news, a significant increase in reported cases of pertussis, or whooping cough, has been noted in Whatcom County, with 37 cases reported as of November 2nd.

    In local developments, the City of Bellingham has begun the cleanup of a 20-acre homeless encampment next to the Walmart on E. Stuart Road. This multi-phased approach aims to clear debris, trash, and personal belongings left by its previous inhabitants. Mayor Kim Lund has also announced a new executive order addressing affordable housing in Bellingham.

    Moving on to cultural events, we don't have any specific updates today, but we encourage you to check out local listings for music, art, and theater events happening around town.

    In sports, we're keeping an eye on local school achievements and sports results. We'll have more updates on this in the coming days.

    On the job market front, we're seeing a steady stream of new job postings from top local employers. However, no major hiring announcements have been made recently. Notable business expansions include ongoing construction projects around downtown Bellingham.

    In real estate, we're seeing a mix of commercial and residential property sales. A notable development project is the cleanup of the aforementioned homeless encampment, which is expected to pave the way for future construction. Weekly median home prices and inventory levels remain stable.

    From city hall, we have updates on decisions affecting daily life. The recent windstorm has resulted in blocked roads and power outages across Whatcom County, with sustained southeast winds of 25 to 35mph and gusts up to 50mph expected. Today's weather outlook includes more rain, with potential for minor river flooding depending on rainfall rates and temperatures.

    In new business activity, we have a mix of openings and closings. A downtown Bellingham brewery is closing its Railroad Ave location after 30 years. On the other hand, local businesses are gearing up for holiday shopping.

    Upcoming community events include discussions on affordable housing and community meetings to address homelessness. We also have a feel-good community story: the U.S. Coast Guard's Bellingham station is testing a technique to protect whales and dolphins, guided by conservationists.

    Finally, in local deals, we recommend checking out local grocery stores and restaurants for seasonal specials.

    This has been your Local Frequency for Bellingham. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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