City & County
Contract negotiation ongoing for recently unionized co-op employees
By Liam Walsh | May 12A follow-up story about the unionization drive at the two Bellingham Community Food Co-op locations.
Whatcom
Recreation
The little dream of a running club
By Ronan Lynch | May 11El Sueñito Running Club meets up every Wednesday afternoon to run, walk or stroll a few miles and enjoy tacos afterward.
City & County
Are you ready to go Mach speed?
By Miles Vander Vennet | May 10The newly opened Mach1 Speedway and Arcade gives locals a new entertainment facility to race go-karts, play games and enjoy food and drinks.
City & County
State Route 20 reopens for the year
By Oren Roberts | May 7State Route 20’s iconic mountain views make it a popular recreation destination. Even with an early spring reopening, travelers should still be wary of inclement weather and avalanche risk.
City & County
WWU hosts Ceremony for Bellingham’s first contemporary style longhouse
By Mars Wetzbarger | May 6Bellingham will have its first contemporary style longhouse in summer of 2025.
Environment
Bellingham nonprofit organizations strive to enhance awareness of salmon preservation
By Ikumi Mashiko | May 6Why it matters and small steps everyone can take to help this iconic symbol.
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.
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 Now, the company has withdrawn its application to build a metal shredder on Marine Drive.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.
Washington State
Q&A: Trace Spath, guitarist for OLY
By John Oakes | April 11“OLY [was] formed by high school friends. They started from humble beginnings and have continued to push their dreams forward.”
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.
