https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315498028.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/0dabdd8b-9ebd-447b-a7d5-7d5cf197e33e/1_th.jpg Bellingham closes downtown alley In an effort to disrupt drug-related crime downtown, the Bellingham City Council in April 2026 allowed "temporary" closure of alleys in the city center. Of particular concern was the alley west of Railroad Avenue between Holly and Champion streets. The asphalt was marked with paint showing utilities, and braces to support fencing were installed at alley openings. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315498028.html/video-embed 50 2026-04-29T17:54:15Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315567493.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/2aa39b34-a08c-434e-8904-6946927e2ea9/1_th.jpg Fallen workers mourned Union workers, state and local officials, friends and colleagues gathered Tuesday to honor people around the nation who were killed on the job in 2025, including two Whatcom County men — a firefighter and a public works employee. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article315567493.html/video-embed 69 2026-04-28T23:55:50Z no