Recreation
Bellingham Axe: Whatcom County’s premiere indoor axe-throwing venue
By Aiden Luhr | May 3Axe marks the spot; join the fun with games, alcohol and food.
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City & County
Monday night Senior Scratch Bowling League rolls to an end
By William Morton | May 2“I have really had a love for this sport, which I believe is god-given,” Barb Demorest, Washington State Bowling Hall of Famer, begins. “It’s unexplainable. Just the moment I picked up a bowling ball, I loved it.”
City & County
Engaging minds at Museum in Mind
By Miles Vander Vennet | May 2Museum in Mind is a program that was started by NWRC and Whatcom Museum that gives individuals with early-stage memory loss and their caregivers a chance to check out current exhibits. NWRC Dementia Program Specialists explain the benefits of this program and a recent attendee gives insight into their experience.
City & County
Scrapped: ABC Recycling is leaving Bellingham
By Oren Roberts | May 1ABC’s lease with the Port was terminated in March after allegations of polluting activity earlier this year. Now, the company has withdrawn its application to build a metal shredder on Marine Drive.
City & County
How you can prepare yourself for the Big One
By Ikumi Mashiko | May 1With a small chance that a 9.0 earthquake will hit coastal Washington within the next 50 years, here's what you need to know to stay prepared.
City & County
A guide to public comment periods
By Oren Roberts | April 27Public comment periods offer an opportunity to share opinions and engage with the community. Here’s how to make the most out of your three minutes before the City Council.
City & County
An inside look into a Bellingham house show venue
By Ross Osborne | April 27House shows are a way for artists and musicians to perform in an intimate and personal space. Learn more about a local house show venue called the Bingus Beyond, and how house shows are significant to musicians, audiences and those hosting the venues.
City & County
Northwest Skate Collective advocates for DIY skatepark renovation
By Nathan Barber | April 25Community leaders look to give back to the next generation of skaters with a new park and continued support for local skate shops.
City & County
CASCADIA International Women’s Film Festival brings women-directed films to the main stage
By Peyton Perdue | April 20The annual women-led film festival returns with 27 films from 10 countries, again at the Pickford Film Center.
Housing & Development
Got rent? Here’s the recent housing legislation you should know about.
By Oren Roberts | April 17Take the time to understand how the law could give you a leg up on your rent-hiking landlord.
City & County
Life Drawing Bellingham puts pulse into posing
By Halley Buxton | April 12Figure drawing gives artists a chance to practice drawing the poses of a live model. Life Drawing Bellingham is every Tuesday.
City & County
Q&A: Bellingham History Tours with Good Time Girls
By Isabella Vandaveer | April 2The Good Time Girls are a group of women who offer engaging and entertaining historical walking tours in Bellingham, suitable for both locals and tourists. Focusing on diverse individuals, their tours provide a unique perspective on the city's past.
City & County
Bellingham’s top crimes cut by over 50% since 2022
By Ethan Blanchard | March 30Bellingham’s two most frequent high-profile crimes, vandalism and theft, have seen a major decline by over half of monthly occurrences since March of 2022, according to local police and the city’s crime tracker.
City & County
One pint at a time: Bellingham breweries and Habitat for Humanity team up to build homes
By Valeria Molina | March 30Nine local breweries in Bellingham, Washington have joined Habitat for Humanity in their fundraising efforts towards building homes for families in Whatcom County.
City & County
Why bike in Bellingham?
By Eleanor Peterson | March 30For many in Bellingham, driving a car to get where we need to go feels like an everyday necessity. However, there are many who choose biking as an alternative. But why bike? Is it only out of necessity?
City & County
Shut Up and Listen broadcasts new access to the Bellingham music scene
By Halley Buxton | March 30Insight on Bellingham’s music scene is punctuated with laughter and song clips, all recorded on a computer display in a rainbow of sound waves. The podcast Shut Up and Listen is bringing the tradition of music connection into the digital world.
City & County
Q&A: Bob Ridgley talks ear candy, light bulb moments and fitting frequencies
By Halley Buxton | March 30The walls are lined with documentary posters, band promotions and photographs of smiling musicians where “Binary Bob” Ridgley points out celebrity connections and local legends. From a synth band to the studio, Ridgley has been a musician his entire life.
City & County
How Whatcom Sports & Recreation are growing the game of hockey
By Cameron Gruen | March 29Looking to play or get into hockey? Whatcom Sports & Recreation offers seasonal camps to all ages and skill levels looking to get in on the action.
City & County
Boots Bar & Lounge keeps honky-tonk alive
By William Morton | March 28Slide on your boots, cuff your pants and clip on your belt buckle: Boots Bar & Lounge is bringing a little country to Bellingham.
City & County
Q&A: Susan Purves, Pickford’s executive director
By Eleanor Peterson | March 27The Pickford Film Center, an independent cinema located in downtown Bellingham, is expanding to a second location at 105 Grand Ave.
