Ski to Sea: An Extraordinary Community Event
Ski to Sea is not an event – it’s the event. It exemplifies the culture of this region, even as it encompasses more miles than any other local gathering. Its expanse is awe-inspiring, covering 93 miles...
View Article2019 Mount Baker Theatre Acts Invite Audience Involvement
From social media to Pokémon Go, we’ve begun to craft (and perhaps expect) an interactive world. A world in which we are given permission, even encouraged, to go beyond simple one-sided responses (such...
View ArticleSeven Tips to Prepare your Home for Freezing Winter Temperatures
Springtime isn’t here yet and there are still plenty of things you can do to prepare your home for freezing temperatures. The professionals at Gary’s Plumbing and Heating offer up the following winter...
View Article“How to Ride” Training and a Free Bus Pass: Coming Soon to Seventh Grade...
Thanks to Whatcom Transportation Authority (WTA) and Whatcom Smart Trips, your seventh-grade son or daughter will soon receive a free quarterly bus pass (for April, May and June) along with instruction...
View ArticleWhat To Do In and Around Bellingham February 15—17
We’re so excited for another fun weekend in Whatcom County. There are so many fun things to do! Here are a few ideas to get you started. And don’t forget to check out our full events calendar for...
View ArticleHeady Virtual Reality Helps Seniors Experience Another World
Most people assume virtual reality appeals primarily to a younger demographic, but Bellingham’s Zach Brown is finding growing interest with local seniors. As the owner of Heady Virtual Reality in...
View ArticleNew Bellingham Central Kitchen Revamps School Lunches
A decade ago, an Englishman named Jamie Oliver hosted a television series where he visited a small town in West Virginia, working to bring healthier food into the school systems there. It was a...
View ArticleWhat To Do In and Around Bellingham February 22—24
We’re ready to welcome back the weekend in Whatcom County! There’s no shortage of great things to do, and we’ve got a list here to get you going. You can always check out our full events calendar for...
View ArticlePeaceHealth Announces Plans to Open a Medical Clinic in Lynden to Serve North...
Submitted by PeaceHealth PeaceHealth has announced plans to build a new medical clinic in Lynden. Although a specific site has not yet been identified, it’s estimated that the clinic will open in 2021...
View ArticleWhere to Wet Your Whistle: A Lynden Watering Hole Round-Up
Who knew there were so many fun places in Lynden to gather and soothe your thirst? Relax with a glass of wine, chat over a craft cocktail, or raise your pint to the big game at one of these Lynden’s...
View ArticleThe Embody Love Movement: Empowering Women in Whatcom County to Celebrate...
The Embody Love Movement educates women on critical media literacy and teaches them to reclaim their bodies through empowering activities. It was founded by Dr. Melody Moore, a clinical psychologist,...
View ArticleProject Lifesaver: Keeping Watch so You Can Sleep Easy
It was cold and dark as the clock struck 4:00 a.m. An autistic man in his 60s had gone missing from his home. A search party was dispatched, but he was nowhere to be found. Tom Oliver, Volunteer...
View ArticleGirls United Wrestling: A Team and a Family
The Girls United Wrestling Team consists of females from a variety of Whatcom County high schools. Their aim? To unify and link diverse communities. These girls train under difficult conditions to...
View ArticleGlacier Hairdresser Transforms Tresses in Her Colorful ‘Hairstream’ Trailer
You pass a lot of small businesses driving through Glacier, but nothing catches your attention quite like a giant silver, futuristic-looking mobile unit with a barber’s pole. In addition to its...
View ArticleBellingham Police Officer Travels the Globe Saving Lives
Chris Lease is a Bellingham Police officer. Originally from Spokane, he’s been a detective, worked undercover, and was on the SWAT team for 10 years. Off-duty, he tackles Ironman and spends time with...
View ArticleVeterans Helping Veterans at Solstice Senior Living
During one of the many winter storms this season, Randi Axelsson, Director of Sales & Marketing at Solstice Senior Living, had a tree fall in her backyard that completely demolished her back deck....
View ArticleGet a Rockin’ History Lesson at Mount Baker Theater
It’s time to dig out that leather jacket, because Mount Baker Theater is bringing old-school rock to Bellingham. From Don Felder and Neil Berg, to Laurel Canyon, the legends are coming – and they’re...
View ArticleWhat To Do In and Around Bellingham March 1—3
Are you ready for the weekend, Whatcom County? We certainly are. There’s always so many fun things to do. We’ve made a list to get you started — and you can always check out our full events calendar...
View ArticleLooking to the Future With Spring Time Farm and Well Fed Farms
Farming is equal parts challenging and rewarding. Hard work yields a bountiful harvest. The uncertainty of Mother Nature goes hand in hand with her majestic beauty. Perhaps the most difficult part is...
View ArticleThe Future of Bellingham Metal Arts Guild is in Good Hands
Bellingham Metal Arts Guild, a nonprofit created by and for metal arts lovers, has great plans for the year ahead. Under the guidance of new Board President Steven Anderson and a team of enthusiastic...
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