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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 24/06/2026

Seattle and Vancouver are hosting FIFA World Cup 2026 games, and surrounding cities like Bellingham, Everett and Surrey, B.C. are attracting summer visitors. Read the full Community Voices story by Derek Moscato through the link in our bio.

The FIFA World Cup 2026 kicked off in Mexico City, Mexico featuring more teams than ever on June 11.

Cristian Volpato, a player for the Australian men’s national soccer team during the FIFA World Cup 2026, smiles at the camera at Lumen Field, Seattle Wash. on June 19.

Team USA versus Australia sold out Lumen Field in Seattle Wash. for the FIFA World Cup 2026 on June 19.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 01/06/2026

We're hiring a part-time Social Media Coordinator! Help grow our audience by creating content, promoting local news, tracking engagement and supporting Salish Current's mission of providing independent community journalism.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 09/04/2026

Strong communities need strong local press. It keeps us informed. It keeps leaders accountable. It keeps our stories alive. Be part of what keeps this place connected. Support Salish Current this local news day by subscribing or donating at the link in our below. salish-current.org/donate/

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 09/03/2026

Salish Current is accepting submissions for its Earth Day Creative Writing Contest. Writers are invited to submit a poem, essay or short story about Earth and the local environment, with bonus points for work connected to topics covered by Salish Current.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 04/02/2026

December’s record flooding in Western Washington tested salmon habitats and local restoration work, with biologists now assessing how the high waters affected spawning grounds and how restoration projects fared under extreme conditions. salish-current.org/2026/02/04/d...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 03/02/2026

Five environmental bills to watch for. Read the full community voices article by Ander Russell at the link below. salish-current.org/2026/02/02/e...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 26/01/2026

Bellingham’s city budget has been adopted. Now what? Join us to understand the city budget and know when your voice matters most. salish-current.org/events/

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 24/11/2025

Cities and counties in Northwest Washington are preparing for tight 2026 budgets as inflation outpaces the state’s 1% property tax limit. 📉 Read the full story by Sam Fletcher.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 21/11/2025

Hi Salish Current Community! When the Pandemic began, Whatcom, Skagit and San Juan counties were in a news desert. We started up 5 years ago and have grown into who we are because of the community that supports us. salish-current.org/donate/

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 07/11/2025

Fire risk and the struggle to follow through with a plan. Read the full story by Sam Fletcher at the link below. salish-current.org/2025/11/07/c...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 04/11/2025

A new discovery out of Friday Harbor has scientists rethinking what it means to have teeth. Read the full story by Anna Marie Yanny at the link below. salish-current.org/2025/11/04/t...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 28/10/2025

Since March 2025, Western Washington University has been carrying out a multiyear plan to reduce its operating budget. Read the full story By Mabaindu Mbawa at the link below. salish-current.org/2025/10/28/w...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 27/10/2025

Swipe for Mount Vernon Mariachi! Despite a decline in Hispanic Heritage Month events across Washington due to community safety concerns, local students and teachers are keeping celebrations alive. Read the full story by Christy Carley at the link below. salish-current.org/2025/10/27/s...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 22/10/2025

War for the Woods follows Squamish Nation journalist Stephanie Kwetásel’wet Wood as she explores the fight to protect British Columbia’s old-growth trees. Screening Saturday, October 25, Friday Harbor Film Festival, Sat. 25th. salish-current.org/2025/10/22/f...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 01/10/2025

This Friday, Oct. 3, the Whatcom Museum hosts Free First Friday with free admission from 12–9 pm. Join Salish Current from 5–7 pm in the Lightcatcher studio for a Live Newsroom. Meet our reporters and share the issues you want covered.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 23/09/2025

Researchers inch closer to answers after latest ‘tour of grief’. Read the full story by Sam Fletcher at the link below. salish-current.org/2025/09/23/o...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 31/08/2025

During her service with the Peace Corps in Azerbaijan from 2006–2008, Bellingham resident Dana Carr strived to create a safe space for young Azerbaijani women during Camp GLOW, or Girls Leading Our World. Red the full story by Catherine Skrzypinski at the link below.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 18/08/2025

We offer three ways for community members to share their thoughts, art, opinions and research. Check out this video and visit our website to learn more. Stay Current! salish-current.org/letters-to-t...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 28/07/2025

📢 We’re hiring our next Executive Director! Salish Current is seeking a visionary, community-rooted leader to help shape the future of independent journalism in Northwest Washington.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 06/05/2025

Big news needs big support. This #GiveBIG, support Salish Current and help keep smart, independent journalism alive in northwest Washington. No paywalls, no shortcuts—just the facts.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 06/05/2025

Michelle Nolan’s lifelong love of comic books began with a single dime and a copy of Mystery in Space at age 8. Today, she owns more than 25,000 comics and another 25,000 vintage books and magazines.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 02/05/2025

As KCT moves away from traditional carbon credits, it’s launching “ecosystem service credits” to reward land stewards for improving soil vitality and community resilience through regenerative practices.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 20/03/2025

We are currently looking for more local journalists to join our team of contributing writers. Are you a journalist or do you know someone who is? Reach out to us! We are eager to work with ambitious new writers and continue to do the good work of local reporting.

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 18/03/2025

Clinton Fearon has used music to build unity and resilience for decades. This article by Neisha Gaskins highlights Black artists in the PNW who are creating powerful expressions of resistance. 📷: Nate Arriola 📍 salish-current.org/2025/03/18/h...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 14/03/2025

The second "Roll A Lot" jiu-jitsu tournament brought together 150 athletes from across the U.S. and Canada in Lynden, Washington, for a day of intense competition and sportsmanship. Read the full story by Troy Schultz below. salish-current.org/2025/03/14/a...

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The Salish Current @salish-current.org · 19/02/2025

As the Hispanic population in Whatcom County grows, so does the need for Spanish-speaking legal professionals. Bilingual attorneys are helping bridge language barriers and build trust. Read the full story by Sydnee Chapman at the link below. 📍 salish-current.org/2025/02/17/w...

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