Posted on: March 30, 2018
Bellingham International Airport will be conducting live-fire trainings in support of its Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) operations the week of April 2-6. Bellingham Airport ARFF crews will take part in multiple scenario-based exercises to fulfil...
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Posted on: March 9, 2018
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners has authorized the purchase of equipment needed to make the Bellingham Shipping Terminal fully operational. Forklifts, Cargo Trailers, Yard Tractors, Reachstackers and other standard terminal equipment will so...
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Posted on: March 7, 2018
Allegiant today announced new nonstop service from Bellingham to Denver International Airport (DEN) beginning May 18, 2018, with one-way fares on the new route as low as $59.*
“Allegiant is excited to offer Bellingham-area travelers their only no...
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Posted on: February 23, 2018
The ‘Acid Ball’, an over 400,000 pound industrial icon from Georgia-Pacific’s former pulp and paper mill, has been moved to Waypoint Park where it will be used as public art to symbolize the transition between historic and ne...
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Posted on: January 22, 2018
The Port is pleased to announce the hiring of Don Goldberg as its Director of Economic Development. Goldberg will be an integral part of Whatcom County’s economic development team, which includes a collaboration of business service, ec...
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Posted on: January 19, 2018
Over 400 people attended an Open House at the Granary Building this week to learn about proposed changes to the Waterfront District Master Plan. The presentation boards from the event are now available online.
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Posted on: January 5, 2018
The Port of invites the public to attend an Open House to learn about proposed changes to the Waterfront District Master Plan.
The Open House will be held Wednesday, January 17 from 3-7 pm at the Granary Building, located at 1208 Central Avenue in Bellingh...
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Posted on: January 3, 2018
Port Commissioner Ken Bell was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as President of the Board of Commissioners for 2018. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be Vice President and Michael Shepard was chosen for Secretary.
Commissioners also d...
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Posted on: January 3, 2018
Michael Shepard and Ken Bell were sworn into office as the Port’s newest Commissioners on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.
“I am pleased to welcome Michael Shepard and Ken Bell to the Port’s Board of Commissioners” said Por...
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Posted on: December 12, 2017
The Port Commission is evaluating two new options for improving public access through the downtown waterfront and would like to hear from the community before making a decision. A brochure has been developed which details the differences between...
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Posted on: December 22, 2017
Port staff recently attended the 51st Pacific Marine Expo, the West Coast’s largest commercial fishing and marine industry trades show, to network with the regional marine trades sector and market Port facilities.
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Posted on: December 5, 2017
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners has approved an updated mission statement for the agency.
“The Port’s mission statement has not been changed in many years” said Port Executive Director Rob Fix. &ldq...
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Posted on: November 28, 2017
The Port of Bellingham Board of Commissioners has approved its 2018 strategic budget and chosen to keep the Port’s tax levy flat.
The $58 million budget includes significant investments in marine trades infrastructure, environmental cleanup, ongo...
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Posted on: November 28, 2017
The Port of Bellingham celebrates another year of Holiday Port on Dec. 1-3 at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal with performances by over 35 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups and includes more than 700 performers. The festival includes v...
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Posted on: November 9, 2017
Construction has started on two major waterfront redevelopment projects.
The Granary Avenue and Laurel Street project involves building a new roadway through the site. The new roadway includes Whatcom County’s first cycle track, a physi...
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Posted on: October 2, 2017
The 590-foot cargo ship MV Diana Bolten will arrive at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal on October 3rd. Local longshore union (ILWU) workers will offload cargo each day from early in the morning until late at night and community members should e...
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Posted on: September 22, 2017
Whatcom County’s vibrant working waterfront will be on full display this weekend at Bellingham’s second annual SeaFeast. The event, which takes place September 22 and 23 in downtown Bellingham and Squalicum Harbor, celebrates...
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Posted on: September 8, 2017
Major construction activity is nearly complete on Itek Energy’s new 48,000-square-foot solar panel manufacturing plant on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Itek is set to move into their new facility and begin manufacturing s...
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Posted on: August 28, 2017
One of the Port’s newest tenants, Puget Hound, is open for business in the former Whatcom Humane Society building located near the Bellingham International Airport. Puget Hound is a local pet care company offering Bellingham’...
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Posted on: August 11, 2017
The Port of Bellingham and community partners will conduct a full-scale airport emergency response exercise at Bellingham International Airport from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12. The exercise will evaluate the preparedness capabilities of the Bel...
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Posted on: July 31, 2017
The Port has completed a $500,000 project to replace the 45,786 square foot roof on Warehouse 2 at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal. The roof was past its design life.
“This project was completed on-time and under budget” sai...
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Posted on: June 22, 2017
The Port is inviting the community to view Whatcom County’s largest Independence Day fireworks display from the former Georgia-Pacific site on Bellingham’s Downtown Waterfront. Parking will be available along Cornwall Avenue and specta...
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Posted on: June 21, 2017
The Port is pleased to announce it has received a clean audit from the Washington State Auditor’s Office. The State Auditor’s Office reviews all state and local government financial records each year to ensure taxpayer dollars are bein...
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Posted on: June 13, 2017
The Port has awarded a $750,000 contract to American Construction of Tacoma to rehabilitate three deteriorated piers in Blaine Harbor in support of the working waterfront. The project will open up additional dock space and increase the load bearing capaci...
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Posted on: June 2, 2017
The Port of Bellingham has been awarded the 2017 Port Environmental Award by the Washington Public Ports Association for successfully completing one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in state history.
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Posted on: May 24, 2017
What do you think should be the focus of the Port of Bellingham? Do you have questions or concerns you’d like to share with this special purpose municipal government? Would you like to find out more about Port projects such as the downtown waterfront rede...
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Posted on: May 1, 2017
The Port Commission has voted 3-0 in support of a Water Reliant Commercial Marine Rental Policy to provide a consistent and predictable rent structure for working waterfront employers. The policy was developed in coordination with the Working Wa...
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Posted on: April 21, 2017
The hull of a 125-foot, three-deck tour boat was towed across Bellingham Bay today, where its builder, All American Marine, will tow it ashore to the company’s new, nearby Downtown facility. This major activity at Squalicum Harbor boat launch si...
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Posted on: April 6, 2017
What do you think should be the focus of the Port of Bellingham? Do you have questions or concerns you’d like to share with this special purpose municipal government? Would you like to find out more about Port projects such as the downtown water...
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Posted on: March 31, 2017
The Port recently launched a project to update its Recreation, Conservation and Open Space (RCO) Plan. The RCO Plan is a 6-year vision and roadmap for Port recreational facilities which guides Port decisions on where to build new facilities, how...
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Posted on: March 31, 2017
It is an exciting time to be involved with our Downtown Waterfront redevelopment. The Port has recently completed several important environmental cleanup projects, the City will begin the installation of roads and parks this spring, and our development pa...
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Posted on: March 31, 2017
The Port has awarded a $12.5 million environmental cleanup contract to Whatcom County-based IMCO General Construction which will result in major improvements to 7.66 acres of Fairhaven marine industrial property in support of the working waterfront. &...
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Posted on: March 15, 2017
The Port and Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) are working together to bring transit service to Bellingham International Airport.
Riders can catch WTA’s Route 3 at Bellingham Station, at Cordata Station or at stops along the route. Route 3 o...
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Posted on: March 8, 2017
The Port Commission has authorized $65,000 in cost sharing funds to support economic development projects in Blaine, Lynden, Ferndale and Everson. The funding is offered as part of the Port’s small cities economic development program, ...
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Posted on: January 25, 2017
The Port has secured a $125,000 workforce development grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to help local solar panel manufacturer Pando Innovations, LLC (Itek Energy) streamline operations, increase efficiency and reduce costs.  ...
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Posted on: March 2, 2017
The Port is pleased to announce the hiring of Chris Clark as its Marine Terminals Business Development Manager. Mr. Clark will be responsible for Sales, Marketing and Business Development at the Bellingham Shipping Terminal and Belling...
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Posted on: January 13, 2017
The Port of Bellingham is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Birdsall as its new Manager of Marinas. Birdsall has more than 30 years of experience working for the Port of Bellingham, including responsibilities as Harbormaster, Stormwate...
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Posted on: January 13, 2017
A whimsical piece of urban art will be getting a makeover as progress continues on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront redevelopment project. A patch of ivy vines growing on the side of the Granary Building trimmed into the shape of a hea...
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Posted on: January 13, 2017
The Port’s Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on January 24, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. at 1801 Roeder Avenue, Bellingham to receive public comment regarding the reaffirmation of the existing Port Commission districts.
The legislative districts for t...
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Posted on: January 4, 2017
The Port Commission has authorized a Harbor Land Lease with GrandCamp International, LLC (GrandCamp) for 5 acres of property and up to 7 acres of aquatic lands near the Bellingham Shipping Terminal to support timber related activities including the export...
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Posted on: January 3, 2017
Port Commissioner Dan Robbins has been selected by the Commission to serve as President of the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners for 2017. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be Vice President and Michael McAuley was cho...
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Posted on: December 6, 2016
Whatcom Therapy Dogs has partnered with the Bellingham International Airport to provide a new stress-relieving program: Pups Easing Traveler Stress, or PETS, in the commercial air terminal. Registered therapy dog teams will be in the terminal on a weekly ...
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Posted on: November 17, 2016
This year’s Holiday Port Gingerbread House Contest theme is “Northwest Adventure,” and contestants can compete in this category or in one of many other age-or-group categories. What does “Northwest Adventure” mean to you? And can you re-create it using ed...Read on...
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Posted on: November 14, 2016
On Dec 2-4 the Port of Bellingham celebrates another year of Holiday Port at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal with performances by over 35 local bands, orchestras, choirs and performance groups and includes more than 700 performers. A complete performance s...Read on...
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Posted on: October 18, 2016
The Port Commission has authorized a Purchase and Sale agreement with Pando Innovations, LLC (Itek Energy) for approximately two acres of property and a 48,000 square foot warehouse near Bellingham’s downtown waterfront at 800 Cornwall Avenue. This trans...Read on...
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Posted on: October 6, 2016
Harcourt Developments, the development partner for 19 acres on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront, announced plans this week to build four large-scale projects within the next several years.
Harcourt is currently renovating the iconic Granary Building an...Read on...
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Posted on: August 5, 2016
Passengers flying out of Bellingham International Airport (BLI) will have convenient access to some of Hawaii’s best snorkeling and the world-famous Hawaii Volcanoes National Park starting November 12 when Alaska Airlines begins new weekly service between...Read on...
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Posted on: July 8, 2016
Construction is underway on a major environmental cleanup project which will transform the landscape of Bellingham’s city center waterfront.
The Port has awarded local contractor RAM Construction with a $2 million contract to regrade over 20 acres of t...Read on...
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Posted on: June 2, 2016
Construction has started on a $10 million project to build a new manufacturing facility for local boat builder All American Marine on Bellingham’s central waterfront.
To prepare the construction site for development, Whatcom County-based RAM Constructi...Read on...
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Posted on: May 16, 2016
Choose Whatcom, a collaboration of business service, economic development and workforce organizations, unveiled a new regional economic development tool to an audience of over 150 business and government leaders recently at the Pickford Film Center. With ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 10, 2016
Bellingham International Airport was honored at an annual conference of Allegiant Airlines with an “Above and Beyond” award for cutting operating costs and maintaining a low-cost transportation facility.
Port Commissioner Dan Robbins attended the confe...Read on...
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Posted on: April 21, 2016
The Port is refinancing the balance of a $5 million bond issued in 2005 to cash in on historically low interest rates and reduce debt payments by $860,000 over the next ten years.
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Posted on: April 15, 2016
Bellingham International Airport has scored the highest customer satisfaction rating for any airport in the nation.
Bellingham Airport received a 93% customer satisfaction rating according to data collected by AirportXP, a mobile platform from Phoenix ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 2, 2016
Four small cities in Whatcom County will get extra help with economic development projects this year. The Port’s Board of Commissioners has approved spending $75,000 in matching funds for projects in Blaine, Sumas, Ferndale, and Lynden.
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Posted on: February 29, 2016
Public Invited to Attend Coast Salish Story Pole Dedication at Bellingham International Airport
BELLINGHAM, WA (Tuesday, February 24, 2016) – The public is invited to a dedication ceremony to celebrate the first permanent public art installation at Bel...Read on...
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Posted on: January 15, 2016
The Port of Bellingham and City of Blaine will be hosting a Community Open House at Blaine City Hall on January 19 from 6-8 pm to discuss reconstruction alternatives for the road leading to Blaine pier at the end of Marine Drive. The road is currently cl...Read on...
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Posted on: January 6, 2016
Port Commissioner Michael McAuley was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as president of the Port's Board of Commissioners for 2016. Commissioner Bobby Briscoe was picked to be vice president and Dan Robbins was chosen for secretary.
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Posted on: January 6, 2016
Bobby Briscoe was sworn into office as the Port’s newest Commissioner on Tuesday, January 5, 2015.
“I am pleased to welcome Bobby Briscoe to the Port’s Board of Commissioners,” said Port Executive Director Rob Fix. “Commissioner Briscoe brings a uni...Read on...
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Posted on: December 14, 2015
The Port of Bellingham announced a change in ownership for three mixed-use office buildings and the last developable parcel in the Bellwether on the Bay development area. The Port assigned leases for 21 Bellwether Way (Building A), 19 Bellwether Way, (Bu...Read on...
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Posted on: December 1, 2015
Bellingham-based itek Energy, Washington’s leading manufacturer of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules, has completed a solar installation on the banks of Georgia Pacific’s former Aeration Stabilization Basin. It is the largest community solar project in Wha...Read on...
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Posted on: November 17, 2015
The Port and All American Marine have reached an agreement to relocate the boat-builder from Fairhaven to a Port-owned marine trades area on Bellingham’s central waterfront which will allow the company to expand and hire additional employees. The Fairhav...Read on...
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Posted on: November 17, 2015
The Port has reached an agreement with the Bellingham International Sailing Center to locate a community sailing center on Port property when fundraising efforts prove successful. The sailing center would be located near the intersection of Cornwall Aven...Read on...
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Posted on: November 10, 2015
The Port of Bellingham has entered into an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with Bio-Fibre Manufactures Inc. (BFM) and DKoram Inc. to study the feasibility of exporting logs and bio-fuel materials from approximately 20 acres adjacent to the Bellingham Ship...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2015
The Squalicum Harbor boat launch will be completely closed to boater use November 16-20 for improvements to the site. The Port of Bellingham will be removing a scour hole at the end of the boat ramp and extending the concrete panels used to launch boats ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 19, 2015
The Port announced today that Sunil Harman will join the team on November 2nd to manage the Ports aviation operations. Sunil brings a wealth of experience in the aviation industry, having worked at large hub airports (JFK, LGA, MIA, SAN) and small and non...Read on...
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Posted on: October 2, 2015
On October 3rd and 4th, the Port of Bellingham, Allied Arts and Bellwether on the Bay businesses are excited to invite the community down to 1 Bellwether Way on the Bellingham waterfront to enjoy free admission to a music, art and food festival. This eve...Read on...
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Posted on: September 22, 2015
A $30.6 million project on Bellingham's downtown waterfront to cleanup historic contamination in the Whatcom Waterway is in full swing. Large floating cranes, barges and other marine construction equipment have arrived to remove 159,000 cubic yards of co...Read on...
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Posted on: August 14, 2015
Community and State leaders gathered this week to celebrate the start of a $30.6 million project on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront to cleanup historic contamination in the Whatcom Waterway.
Large floating cranes, barges, and other marine construction...Read on...
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Posted on: August 7, 2015
The Port of Bellingham’s Marine Life Center will be temporarily closed for roof repairs from August 7 until August 28th. The Marine Life Center, located on Bellingham’s central waterfront at 1801 Roeder Avenue, showcases marine life and habitat in Bellin...Read on...
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Posted on: July 16, 2015
Beginning tonight, San Juan Cruises will be offering four community boat tours to give local residents a chance to learn about the future of Bellingham’s central waterfront. Representatives from the Port and City of Bellingham will be on hand to discuss ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 17, 2015
The Port of Bellingham is poised to change the layout of 7.66 acres of industrial property in Fairhaven and build new infrastructure to support the expansion of two major waterfront employers, All American Marine and Fairhaven Shipyard.
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Posted on: June 2, 2015
Stunning images demonstrating the beauty and importance of light are on display at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, 355 Harris Avenue, from June 1 through June 14, 2015.
“The Port of Bellingham is pleased to host this amazing exhibit” said Port Termina...Read on...
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Posted on: May 28, 2015
Bellingham HI, LLC has broken ground on a 153-room full service Holiday Inn Hotel to be located across the street from Bellingham International Airport.
The new hotel will include over 7,500 square feet of conference rooms and meeting space, a full ser...Read on...
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Posted on: May 20, 2015
The Port has awarded Tacoma-based American Construction Company with a $30.6 million contract to clean-up the Whatcom Waterway on Bellingham’s downtown waterfront. Construction is set to begin this August and be completed by mid-2016.
The Whatcom Wate...Read on...
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Posted on: March 31, 2015
The Port of Bellingham has reached a milestone agreement with Ireland-based Harcourt Developments to develop a new commercial and residential area on 19 acres of Bellingham’s downtown waterfront.
"This is a momentous day,” said Port Commission Pr...Master Development Agreement
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Posted on: March 17, 2015
The Port of Bellingham is nearing an agreement with Ireland-based Harcourt Developments to develop a new commercial and residential area on 19 acres of Bellingham’s downtown waterfront.
Port Executive Director Rob Fix presented the details of a tentat...Read on...
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Posted on: March 11, 2015
Four small cities in Whatcom County will get some extra help with their economic development projects this year. The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners has approved spending $80,000 in matching funds for projects in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, an...Read on...
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Posted on: January 7, 2015
Port Commissioner Dan Robbins was selected by the Commission on Tuesday to serve as president of the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners for 2015. Commissioner Jim Jorgensen was picked to be vice president and Michael McAuley was chosen for secre...Read on...
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Posted on: February 12, 2014
Agreement Would Launch Exclusive Negotiations for First 10.8 Acre Development Parcel
On Tuesday (Feb. 18) the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners will be asked to approve an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement (ENA) with Harcourt Developments from ...Read on
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Posted on: January 14, 2014
[Blaine, Wash.] The Blaine Harbor public pier, known locally as the end-pier, will close temporarily on Jan. 16 for structural repairs. The closure will affect both pedestrian and vehicle traffic, and is expected to last for about six weeks.
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Posted on: January 7, 2014
Commissioner Michael McAuley was chosen by the Commission on Tuesday (Jan. 7) to serve as president of the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners for 2014. Commissioner Dan Robbins was selected to be vice president and Commissioner Jim Jorgensen was ...Read on...
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Posted on: December 4, 2013
The Bellingham waterfront redevelopment project took a huge step forward this week when the City Council and the Port of Bellingham Commissioners adopted the complete package of master planning and development agreements for the Waterfront District.
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Posted on: November 27, 2013
The Bellingham City Council and Port of Bellingham Commission are expected to take action on the Waterfront District sub-area plan, regulations and all related documents at meetings scheduled for Dec. 2 and 3, 2013.
All documents being considered by t...Read on...
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Posted on: November 27, 2013
The City of Bellingham and Whatcom County are joining forces with the Port of Bellingham to establish a new unified emergency operations center near the Bellingham International Airport.
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Posted on: October 24, 2013
[Bellingham, Wash.] The Port of Bellingham’s draft 2014 Strategic Budget proposes keeping property tax rates flat, completing major airport projects, repairing marine infrastructure and maintaining a strong focus on countywide job creation.
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Posted on: September 13, 2013
Improving fish habitat is a high priority for the Port of Bellingham and the State Department of Ecology. That’s why both agencies are working together to make the Bellingham Bay shoreline near Squalicum Creek more fish friendly.
In October work will b...Read on...
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Posted on: September 12, 2013
Port officials are pleased to announce that, for the sixth year in a row, Washington State Auditors have completed their Port audit and did not issue any findings. The recent audit was of the Port’s 2012 financial documents for its $45 million budget.
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Posted on: September 5, 2013
The Port of Bellingham and the Alaska Marine Highway System are celebrating the Alaska Marine Highway’s 50th Anniversary with a major event at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal on Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Posted on: July 22, 2013
Three new Waterfront District Flags are now flying alongside the Granary Building, marking both the excitement and energy for this proposed redevelopment area and the starting location for upcoming public tours.
If you’d like to explore the former Geo...Read on...
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Posted on: June 18, 2013
Western Washington University took a major step closer to the Bellingham waterfront this week as both the university and the Port of Bellingham approved a memorandum of agreement that spells out how each could dedicate land to their shared waterfront deve...Read on...
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Posted on: June 13, 2013
Summer is just around the corner and the Port of Bellingham and City of Bellingham are offering special tours to show people the Bellingham Waterfront District redevelopment project. A series of walking tours and boat tours will be occurring between June ...Read on...
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Posted on: June 10, 2013
On June 6 Allegiant launched its new non-stop flights between Bellingham International Airport (BLI) and Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO). The company is offering introductory fares for as low as $69.99* one way.
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Posted on: May 7, 2013
Airline passengers will have expanded shopping options in the secure gate holding area at the Bellingham International Airport. Today Port Commissioners approved a five-year lease that provides more space to Halibut Henry’s for a “Grab and Go” food, bever...Read on...
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Posted on: May 7, 2013
Local and Northwest maritime history will continue to be featured at the Bellingham International Maritime Museum on Cornwall Avenue. This week the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved a one-year lease with the museum operators.
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Posted on: April 30, 2013
[Bellingham, Wash.] One of the most-anticipated elements of the Port of Bellingham’s airport expansion projects was unveiled yesterday to an enthusiastic group of travelers.
The new baggage claim carrousel began operations just in time for nearly 300 p...Read on...
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Posted on: March 28, 2013
Travelers will enjoy a full-service hotel at the Bellingham International Airport, if a hotel development is approved and moves forward.
“We recognize that a full-service hotel is an important addition to our growing airport,” said Port Executive Direc...Read on...
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Posted on: March 27, 2013
Less than one year after opening, Scotty Browns Airport Restaurant is expanding.
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved a lease modification that adds 526 square feet to the restaurant and another 576 square feet at the airport for Sc...Read on...
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Posted on: March 26, 2013
Five small cities in Whatcom County will get some extra help with their economic development projects this year. The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved spending $80,000 in matching funds for projects in Blaine, Everson, Ferndale, Lynden ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 22, 2013
If you are heading to the Bellingham International Airport during the next two weeks, be prepared for some creative parking solutions. Spring Break season has filled the Port of Bellingham’s airport parking lots and the port is working to accommodate tra...Read on...
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Posted on: March 12, 2013
While most of Whatcom County was asleep Monday night, workers at the Port of Bellingham’s International Airport were working non-stop to move the airport security checkpoint to a new location.
Because airport security, operated by the federal Transport...Read on...
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Posted on: February 20, 2013
Frontier Airlines announced today that it is bringing back seasonal service from its Denver, Colo. (DEN) hub to Bellingham, Wash. (BLI) starting May 17, 2013.
Fares as low as $134 each way are available for purchase through March 4, 2013 at FlyFrontie...Read on...
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Posted on: February 14, 2013
Finding the right place to locate or grow your business just got easier; thanks to a new dynamic website that showcases Whatcom County’s available real estate. This month the Port of Bellingham launched whatcomprospector.com with a powerful Geographic In...Read on...
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Posted on: February 6, 2013
Last week top officials from Whatcom County, the City of Bellingham and the Port of Bellingham joined together in Olympia to promote shared goals for this legislative session.
“When we can stand shoulder-to-shoulder and demonstrate our shared interests...Read on...
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Posted on: January 8, 2013
Port Commissioner Jim Jorgensen was selected to serve as President of the Port's Board of Commissioners for 2013. The Commissioners voted on his selection during their first meeting of the new year and also chose Commissioner Michael McAuley to serve as V...Read on...
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Posted on: December 17, 2012
The Port and City of Bellingham announced today (Dec. 17, 2012) the full package of draft regulatory documents and plans for The Waterfront District are complete and are being handed off to the City Planning and Community Development Department to prepare...Read on...
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Posted on: December 13, 2012
A prime Bellingham waterfront restaurant location will be back in business with a new name and a new look next year, if Port of Bellingham Commissioners approves a lease transfer on Dec. 18.
Last October the popular Bayside Café alongside Squalicum Har...Read on...
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Posted on: December 13, 2012
At their regular Commission meeting on Tuesday, Port of Bellingham Commissioners will consider a proposal for the Port to spend $4.1 million to purchase as 36,000-square-foot office building at Bellwether on the Bay.
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Posted on: November 15, 2012
Port and City officials have made public the latest draft Waterfront District master plan and have scheduled meetings of the Waterfront Advisory Group, in anticipation of submitting a draft plan into the formal review process by the end of the year.
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Posted on: November 9, 2012
Today the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners met to announce their selection of Rob Fix as Executive Director for the Port. Fix had been serving as Interim Executive Director since April of this year.
The Commission approved his selection unan...Read on...
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Posted on: November 1, 2012
Completing the $38.5 million Bellingham International Airport terminal expansion and launching the in-water work for the Whatcom Waterway cleanup will be the largest capital projects for the Port of Bellingham in 2013.
The Port recently released its dr...Read on...
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Posted on: October 16, 2012
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners in their meeting today announced the finalists for the Port’s Executive Director position. Three finalists were chosen from among 95 applicants for the Port’s top administrative position. All of the candidat...Read on...
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Posted on: October 3, 2012
A proposed property exchange announced jointly today by the Port and the City is expected to boost economic development and job creation, and provide opportunities for early public access to the waterfront. The Port of Bellingham Commission and the Bellin...Read on...
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Posted on: September 28, 2012
What do you think should be the focus of the Port of Bellingham? Do you have questions or concerns you’d like to share with this countywide government agency? Would you like to find out more about Port projects or add your ideas to the Port’s 2013 budget ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 7, 2012
As the Port of Bellingham and City of Bellingham move ahead on waterfront redevelopment planning, work is underway to begin soliciting developers to launch the project. In addition to the Downtown waterfront area already targeted for the first develop...Read on...
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Posted on: June 25, 2012
What do you think should be the focus of the Port of Bellingham? Do you have questions or concerns you’d like to share with this countywide government agency? Would you like to find out more about Port projects or add your ideas to the Port’s 2013 budget ...Read on...
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Posted on: May 14, 2012
(May 14, 2012) – The Port of Bellingham and Scotty Browns USA are pleased to announce that Bellingham’s second Scotty Browns Restaurant opened successfully at the Bellingham International Airport over the weekend.
Scotty Browns USA President, Scot...Read on...
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Posted on: May 1, 2012
The Port of Bellingham learned this week that Aluminum Boats Australia (ABA) will not be opening its new United States operation in Bellingham due to delays in securing a foreign contract and ship launching issues.
In April the company entered into a 3...Read on...
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Posted on: May 1, 2012
Next time you visit the Bellingham Cruise Terminal, be sure you arrive with a healthy appetite.
Halibut Henry’s Café just opened for business and plans to provide seafood and Northwest faire from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily. On Fridays and Saturdays, when ...Read on...
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Posted on: April 13, 2012
Everyone is invited to take part in community meetings about the future of the Bellingham International Airport from noon-1:30 p.m. and from 6:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, April 19. Both meetings will be in the Harbor Center Conference Room, 1801 Roeder Avenue....Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2012
UNIFIED COMMAND MEDIA RELEASE: SQUALICUM HARBOR BOATHOUSE FIRE
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Shawn Aiumu, Bellingham Police Department (360) 778-8638Carolyn Casey Port of Bellingham (360) 303-0518
3 pm March 30, 2012
For Immediate Release
Fire Out at...Read on...
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Posted on: April 11, 2012
April 11 Unified Command Update:
Bellingham Fire and Police investigators announced that they will be partnering with Fire investigators from private insurance companies to further investigate and attempt to determine the cause and origin of the Squali...Read on...
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Posted on: April 4, 2012
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners in their April 3 regular meeting accepted the resignation of Executive Director Charlie Sheldon, effective immediately. Commissioners also appointed Port Deputy Director and Chief Financial Officer Rob Fix t...Read on...
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Posted on: April 5, 2012
April 5, 2012 11:59:21 AM PDT
Unified Command media update.
Divers have recovered two bodies from the debris of the Squalicum Harbor boathouse fire this morning. The first discovery was made at about 8:00 a.m, the second was at about 10:45 a.m.
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Posted on: April 4, 2012
Due to a fire on March 30, the Port of Bellingham and participating boat sales and brokerage firms have cancelled the eighth annual CharterFest, which was to be held at Squalicum Harbor’s Gate 3 on April 21 and 22.
The fire swept through G dock at Gate...Read on...
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Posted on: April 3, 2012
9:30 a.m., April 3: Recovery and Clean up efforts continue at East G dock at Squalicum Harbor which was the location of a large boathouse fire.
On Friday, March 30 at about 5:27 a.m, a fire was reported in the boathouse. Two people living aboard their...Read on...
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Posted on: April 1, 2012
Officials are continuing their investigation of the large boathouse fire at Squalicum Harbor that is believed to have killed two people and destroyed about 10 recreational boats.
Jim Langei, 43, and Sterling Taylor, 33, were aboard their 42-foot power ...Read on...
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Posted on: March 30, 2012
Update 11:14am There will be a press conferance at 11:30am at Squalicum Harbor. The Media may call 360-303-0518 or 360-739-4373 for additional information.
Update 7:30amThe Port of Bellingham asks that the public and boat owners stay away the Squalicum...Read on...
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Posted on: March 6, 2012
Several small cities in Whatcom County got an economic boost this week from the Port of Bellingham when Port Commissioners, acting as the Industrial Development Corporation, voted to fund their economic development projects.
Projects in Blaine, Everson...Read on...
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Posted on: February 8, 2012
Independent commercial fishermen, top-notch chefs, seafood buyers and other seafood industry stakeholders will gather in Bellingham on Feb. 22 for a daylong conference focused on specialty processing and direct marketing of wild seafood.
The 11th Annua...Read on...
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Posted on: February 1, 2012
Work has begun on another office building at the Port of Bellingham’s Bellwether on the Bay™ development. The private developer, Bellwether Gate LLC., is constructing its third building in this popular waterfront development.
The two-story, 10,000-squa...Read on...
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Posted on: December 15, 2011
The Washington Public Ports Association (WPPA) selected former Port of Bellingham Commissioner Douglas “Doug” G. Smith for its Outstanding Service to the Industry Award earlier this month.
The award was given to Smith at the Ports Association’s Annual ...Read on...
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Posted on: November 29, 2011
After 29 years of service, Port of Bellingham Aviation Director Art Choat is retiring at the end of the month. Airport Manager Daniel Zenk is being promoted to Aviation Director, effective December 1.
Choat, who joined the port in 1982 as Harbor Super...Read on...
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Posted on: October 27, 2011
Creating new jobs, working with businesses and moving forward on essential projects are the focus of the Port of Bellingham’s Draft 2012 Strategic Budget. About $32 million in capital projects on the Bellingham Waterfront and at the Bellingham Internation...Read on...
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Posted on: October 22, 2011
The Bellingham International Airport has been adding new destinations, increasing the number of passengers served and building more parking and terminal space. It is one of the fastest growing airports in the Northwest region.
The airport is responsibl...Read on...
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Posted on: October 19, 2011
[Bellingham, Wash.] Port of Bellingham Executive Director Charlie Sheldon today announced a re-organization of port senior staff to better focus the organization toward business development, greater job creation, and a more balanced staff workload.
“I’...Read on...
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Posted on: October 18, 2011
11:45 a.m.
The Bellingham Airport has re-opened and passengers will be returning to the terminal shortly. All outbound passengers will be going through security and screening.
The Bellingham Police Department’s Bomb Squad determined that two items ...Read on...
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Posted on: October 18, 2011
[Bellingham, Wash.] Areas of the Bellingham Airport terminal have been evacuated after two pieces of suspicious luggage were found at a TSA screening checkpoint at approximately 9:40am today. As a precaution, law enforcement was called and portions of the...Read on...
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Posted on: October 5, 2011
The San Juan Islands will seem a little closer this spring when Leap Frog Water Taxi begins operating at the Bellingham Cruise Terminal.
The Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a lease and operating agreement with Leap Frog...Read on...
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Posted on: October 4, 2011
OLYMPIA, WA – The Washington State Department of Commerce today designated three new Innovation Partnership Zones (IPZs) and reauthorized nine others to help spur regional economic growth through key sectors such as manufacturing, global health and techno...Read on...
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Posted on: September 19, 2011
The Port of Bellingham and many community partners will conduct a full-scale airport emergency response exercise at Bellingham International Airport from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.
The purpose of the response exercise is to test and evalua...Read on...
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Posted on: September 13, 2011
The Port of Bellingham owns and operates the 629-slip Blaine Marina and 6.3 acres of marine industrial property alongside the marina. Efforts are underway to plan for environmental cleanup, infrastructure improvements, and business development for the mar...Read on...
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Posted on: September 5, 2011
Sponsored by the Port of Bellingham and the Jazz Project, the Bellwether Jazz Festival will bring a variety of jazz styles to Tom Glenn Common on the picturesque Bellwether on the Bay™ peninsula. Food vendors and a beer and wine garden (21 and over) will ...Read on...
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Posted on: September 2, 2011
If you have questions or comments for the countywide Port of Bellingham, the Commissioners would like to talk with you. In September they have scheduled four "Coffee with a Commissioner" sessions around the county so that they can hear directly ...Read on...
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Posted on: July 21, 2011
Count on more dining options at the Bellingham International Airport next spring when Scotty Browns opens a restaurant and lounge in the secure waiting area.
This week the Port of Bellingham’s Board of Commissioners approved a lease with the Bellingham...Read on...
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Posted on: July 13, 2011
Travelers flying out of the Bellingham International Airport may get to experience a full-service restaurant and lounge as early as this spring, if Port of Bellingham Commissioners approve a lease at the next Commission meeting on July 19.
Scotty Browns ...Read on...
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