The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued an emergency closure of commercial and recreational shellfishing in Drayton Harbor on Jan. 7. The closure applied to all species of molluscan shellfish and lasted until Jan. 27.
At 10 a.m. on Nov. 29, a line stretched down the block outside Black Noise Records in downtown Bellingham. Amidst the overcast and cold weather, the line created a vacuum of brimming excitement and whispered conversations as customers waited for the doors to open. It’s a vinyl enthusiast's dream at the beginning of the holiday shopping season: Record Store Day Black Friday.
Anticipating greater ridership come spring as the waterfront population grows, Whatcom Transportation Authority plans to extend public transportation by the Harbor and Granary.
The Millworks Project, a two-phase community-focused project planned for the Bellingham Port, is working to shed light on the toxic history behind the waterfront while creating a space for opportunity by the end of 2027.
With the scent of evergreen and cinnamon filling the crisp air, downtown Bellingham has become a festive haven for art lovers and holiday shoppers during the five-week Holiday Festival of the Arts.
Whether you're a local or just passing through, be sure to check out these top-rated BBQ joints and savor the mouthwatering flavors of sweet and smoky slow-cooked meats.
Shop Small Saturday, a day dedicated to shopping at small businesses within your community, is coming to Bellingham. Every year on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, towns across the nation celebrate their local businesses by showing support and shopping locally.
This coming weekend is jam-packed with festivities for the greater Whatcom area. With tree lightings and sleigh rides in Blaine, ornament making in Lynden and pop-up markets and visits with Santa in Bellingham, it's clear that Whatcom is ready to jump back into the Christmas spirit.
Local providers and politicians convened on Sept. 17, 2024, to identify solutions for Whatcom County’s ongoing opioid crisis. The Joint Behavioral Health & Legal and Justice Systems Committee meeting outlined two crucial initiatives to address gaps in the community’s social service continuum.
The City of Bellingham purchased 116 acres of land from the Washington State Department of Natural Resources for a new park. The land, which comes in parcels, contains a portion of the Bellingham Bay to Baker Trail and a chunk of Squalicum Creek.
Two Bellingham playgrounds are to be replaced with safer, more accessible, enjoyable and age-inclusive models. Construction is set to begin in June 2026. The City of Bellingham is currently seeking public input to help select new equipment for Rock Hill Park playground and Bloedel Donovan Park playground. The surveys for these playgrounds close after Nov. 25.
A teenager was hospitalized in critical condition on Nov. 9 in Vancouver, B.C. after contracting the first recorded human case of bird flu in Canada, according to Canadian health officials.
With deer mating season in full swing, the Mount Baker Sierra Club and the City of Bellingham teamed up to increase efforts to prevent wildlife collisions with the “Watch for Wildlife” campaign.
The holidays can be tough for those who can't afford costumes, a holiday meal or decorations to brighten their homes. Miracle Food Network, a donations-based nonprofit that recovers and distributes food, is stepping in to relieve some financial stress through community partnerships.
The Port of Bellingham received a $1.5 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency in October 2024, which it will use to fulfill the goals of its 2023 Climate Action Strategy.
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