The Port of Bellingham has big plans for 2022 following the re-election of two commissioners and new development at the Bellingham International Airport.
Point Roberts has had to face the mounting challenge of navigating its community’s survival over 18 months of border closure. But the U.S. land border reopening for vaccinated Canadians on Nov. 8 still has residents skeptical of the change it will bring.
Zoe’s Bookside Bagels is coming back, but it might be several months before Western Washington University students can enjoy coffee and bagels in Wilson library again.
Bellingham residents will vote on four initiatives on the upcoming general election ballot due Tuesday, Nov. 2. These initiatives, the first citizen-led ballot initiatives in Bellingham in the last decade, were brought forth by People First Bellingham.
After a year of virtual learning, Western Washington University is offering new employment opportunities to incoming and returning students, and the hiring processes have already begun.
Western Washington University will offer a new certificate in Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership during the upcoming academic year.
After over a year of providing to-go orders, running at half-capacity or shutting down completely, restaurants emerging from COVID-19 restrictions aren’t in the clear yet.
Vaccine passports are sparking political debate as extended border closures continue to strain Whatcom County’s economy.
Southwest Airlines announced Bellingham as one of three new flight destinations for 2021 on March 8.
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Correction: A previous version of this story misidentified the formation date of “We Will” and implied support from community members who did not attend the event. This story has been updated for clarity and to correct the error.
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