What do you love about downtown?

From the City of Bellingham
The City asks:  What do you love about downtown Bellingham?  What do you wish for downtown? These questions are key to an ambitious downtown planning effort designed to identify actions our community can take to support a vibrant, thriving downtown.

An online survey, activities and prizes at the Bellingham Farmers Market and social media conversations are just a few of the ways people are invited to weigh in on the City’s Downtown Plan, a two-year planning effort led by the City of Bellingham and supported by various community partners.

Invasive Asian clams found in Lake Whatcom

From City of Bellingham

Local and state officials recently confirmed the presence of invasive Asian clams in Lake Whatcom, and are working to determine the extent of the infestation and how best to respond. Area residents are asked to assist by being aware of the infestation and reporting any clams they see in the lake.

Are You Ready for Emergencies?

From Puget Sound Energy:  Now is a good time to get ready for emergencies.

Recommendations begin with a kit:

Minimum 3 day supply of

• Food
• Water
• Pet supplies
• Flashlights
• Battery powered radio
• First aid kit

To find out more, go to PSE.com/Prepare or Ready.gov, redcross.org, 3days3ways.org and TakeWinterByStorm.org