All undergraduates of Western Washington University, Lemon Bear’s five members, Riley Thayer, Dustin Valdes, Sean Atkins, Abby Knipe and Laila White, first met through happenstance and mutual friends. They had chemistry right off the bat and making music came naturally from there, according to Thayer.
Due to extensive wear and tear on the bridge adjacent to Samish Park, the construction equipment and materials needed for the job will be stored at the nearby Samish Park, closing one of Bellingham’s more popular warm weather hangouts for two summers.
Bellingham is home to a lot of popular sunset spots. Where do people like to go to view the sunset, and how is Bellingham maintaining these spots?
Washington's Department of Ecology filed a lawsuit to reassess water rights in nearby water sources, such as the Nooksack River and Lake Whatcom. Their efforts could result in less use and higher water levels, which would benefit recovering salmon populations, but harm Whatcom farmers drawing from these public water sources.
The new bike lane makes downtown Bellingham more accessible to cyclists; feedback on the project has raised concerns about safety.
On April 16, the Washington State Department of Ecology issued an emergency drought declaration. Learn more about how this impacts Washington residents, and why not all droughts have to due with lack of rainfall.
Fairhaven Festival, Bellingham’s biggest street fair, took place on Sunday, filling the streets with people coming to enjoy the live music, artisan market and beer garden. The festival coincided with the final day of Ski to Sea, and festival-goers congratulated competitors.
The Brain Bowl x Mt. Baker Sesh Up ran from May 6-12, featuring hand-built ramps and bowls. The event was totally free and open to participants of all skill levels.
With streaming at its height, movie lovers seek out new methods of acquiring and experiencing film.
Patrick Sutton has represented homeowners in cases that overturned short-term rental bans in Austin, Dickinson and other Texas cities. Now, the real estate lawyer is making moves in Bellingham.
Small business grants help to transform the downtown storefronts of Bellingham and Tacoma. Learn more about how small business owners can apply and put the funding into action.
From May to October this program seeks to bring color to the city's most popular streets.
Skylark's grand reopening of the beer garden continues through May 31. Learn more about what bands are set to perform and what the cafe has to offer.
Southwest Airlines is leaving Bellingham, citing aircraft delivery issues. The community has concerns about the decision and why it's happening.
After two years in the making, West Sound Fest begins Friday downtown.
Bellingham's Parks and Recreation department applies for a $500,000 grant to turn an unused area in the Birchwood neighborhood into Storybrook Park. Learn more about the proposed park and its plans for fruition.
The aurora borealis was visible on Friday night in Bellingham as locals gathered around town to see the weather phenomenon. The aurora will be potentially visible through the rest of the weekend until May 12.
Lake Washington United Methodist Church's Safe Parking program provides a model for Bellingham as city officials look to create safe parking situations for unhoused individuals living out of their cars.
A follow-up story about the unionization drive at the two Bellingham Community Food Co-op locations.
El Sueñito Running Club meets up every Wednesday afternoon to run, walk or stroll a few miles and enjoy tacos afterward.
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