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Low income housing on Bellingham waterfront celebrates grand opening
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – New affordable housing tailored for Bellingham families is coming to the city’s waterfront district. The Mercy Millworks Family Housing facility is celebrating its grand opening at 100 W Laurel St. on Aug. 22. Millworks has brought 83 new affordable and energy efficient apartments to...
Port hires PR firm to improve public image
The Port of Bellingham unanimously approved spending nearly $100,000 on public relations to improve its public image during its August 13 meeting. Commissioners authorized port executive director Rob Fix to contract a one-year strategic communications campaign with Conflux Associates, a Bellingham-based company owned by Peter Frazier. The contract is set to end August 31, 2025.
Possible thunderstorms forecasted across Whatcom County this week
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Thunderstorms could be returning to Whatcom County over the next few days. The National Weather Service in Seattle (NWS) says widespread rain showers are moving across western Washington on Tuesday, Aug. 20. They are forecasting possible thunderstorms tonight and Wednesday night before calming down on Thursday.
BRIEF: Custer rest areas on I-5 closed for septic maintenance
CUSTER, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – The Washington State Department of Transportation has announced a short-term closure to I-5 rest stops located in Custer. WSDOT says that routine septic work has closed both of the Custer rest areas starting on Wednesday, Aug. 21. The northbound and southbound rest areas are scheduled...
Plover to resume ferry rides starting August 24, city of Blaine says
The city of Blaine announced the historic Plover ferry will resume rides around Drayton Harbor and Semiahmoo Bay on Saturday, August 24. City manager Mike Harmon said it’s the city’s intention, unless directed otherwise, that the 80-year-old passenger ferry will offer free rides for the remainder of the season.
Fun, thrills and food at Lynden’s Northwest Washington Fair, in the waning days of summer
Carnival ridesexhibitsfairlivestockmusicrodeoWhatcom County. Whether the aroma of funnel cakes, the taste of ice cream ‘moo-wiches’ or the thrills of carnival rides, the 2024 Northwest Washington Fair offered something for just about everyone during its Aug. 8–17 run. Held each August at Lynden’s Northwest Washington Fair and Event...
The Heart of a Community: Meet the Folks Behind the Fairhaven Association
Fairhaven is one of Bellingham’s most beloved neighborhoods, a popular tourist destination and a pocket of pure history. Members of the association’s board, along with Executive Director Heather Carter, recently sat down with WhatcomTalk to discuss the association’s beginnings and the future of supporting its community members.
Bellingham Celebration: Unveiling the Vibrant Community, Rich Culture & Festive Spirit
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, Bellingham’s vibrant community comes alive each year in a jubilant celebration that captivates both locals and visitors alike. The Bellingham Celebration is a testament to the city’s rich culture and diverse heritage, offering a unique blend of art, music, and culinary delights that showcase the essence of this charming coastal town.
Old Ironsides: When the USS Constitution Visited Bellingham in 1933
On July 14, 1933, the USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned naval ship still afloat, sailed into Bellingham Bay. Thousands visited during its seven-day stop. Launched in 1797, the three-masted wooden-hulled heavy frigate has a long history. It protected American shipping during the Quasi-War with France and helped defeat pirates in the First Barbary War. Its greatest claim to fame, however, came during the War of 1812. The Constitution’s defeat of the British ship Guerriere electrified the struggling young nation.
Washington patient fights ASC over alleged double billing
A patient has been sued by a collection agency after refusing to pay a bill from Pacific Rim Outpatient Surgery Center of Bellingham (Wash.), according to an Aug. 19 report from NPR. Jamie Holmes alleges that the ASC tried to make her pay for two operations when she underwent only...
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