https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316930863.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/c214d1ce-c253-4477-9743-b2a555f9d972/1_th.jpg Bellingham requires additional training, auditing of private rental inspectors City of Bellingham Rental Protection Specialist Julia Burns spoke to city council members on August 10, 2026, about the challenges with private rental inspections. Under new rules, private inspectors and city inspectors must be approved and audited to ensure a higher standard of rental inspections. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316930863.html/video-embed 58 2026-08-19T12:00:00Z no https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316924099.html https://img.thecontentserver.com/d4be7d5d-88d0-4bf2-9236-a4ec4a1b6ab3/1_th.jpg Recount in the 42nd District Whatcom County Elections Supervisor Rebecca Rouse announces a recount between the second- and third-place candidates for Washington State Senate in the 42nd District. https://www.bellinghamherald.com/news/local/article316924099.html/video-embed 43 2026-08-18T19:24:22Z no