BELLINGHAM - A discussion on human trafficking in Whatcom County is set for Saturday, March 9, at the Bellingham Public Library.
The event is 9 a.m. to noon in the lecture room of the library, 210 Central Ave.
It will include presentations by Community to Community, Washington Engage, Access Freedom, Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, and Engedi Refuge Ministries.
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Our new News Blog kicks off with video from Bellingham High School students hoping Oprah Winfrey will visit Bellingham. Here's the link.
BELLINGHAM - A new survey of consumers and businesses in Bellingham shows widespread support of the plastic shopping bag ban that took effect Aug. 1, 2012.
The survey was conducted by Environment Washington Research & Policy Center, a statewide organization that supported the Bellingham ordinance and has campaigned for similar policies elsewhere.
Some survey findings:
BELLINGHAM - A Valentine's Day event at Bellingham High School will be part of a global campaign to end violence against women and girls.
Called Bellingham Rising, the free event will feature more than 100 dancers, video, speakers and spoken-word presentations, according to organizers. Girls Inc. and Bellingham Children's Theatre are the sponsors.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in the auditorium of the high school, 2020 Cornwall Ave. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m.
BELLINGHAM - Allegiant is offering nonstop jet service between Bellingham and Reno beginning Thursday, June 6.
The company will introduce the new service with fares as low as $69.99 one way. Allegiant plans on offering these flights year round.
"We are pleased to bring another affordable and convenient travel option to the residents of Bellingham," said Andrew C. Levy, Allegiant Travel Company president, in a news release. "We are confident the Bellingham community will appreciate the convenience of flying nonstop to Reno-Tahoe and the value of bundling their air, hotel and car rental reservation together."
BELLINGHAM - An effort to help a Squalicum High School teacher who was diagnosed with cancer has led to the creation of a fund for other teachers affected by the disease and a multischool concert Thursday, May 16.
The One Voice Concert will start at 7 p.m. in the gym at Squalicum High School, 3773 E. McLeod Road, and will feature performances from more than 300 band, choir and orchestra students.
The concert is collaboration by Squalicum, Sehome and Bellingham high schools and will include special alumni guest performances.
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