Barron Heating Launches New Division and Busts Solar Myths
Barron Heating is rolling out a new solar division due to customer demand. Over the last year, Solar by Barron has taken on solar test projects, completing residential and commercial installations....
View ArticleBlaine Taiji Academy Gives Seniors Strength and Community
Life was almost unbearable when 53-year-old Guo Cheng came to Blaine from Florida. A one-two punch of arthritis and sciatic nerve pain made it difficult to walk a single block. She saw countless...
View ArticleKulshan Community Land Trust: Creating Leaders Through Affordable Housing
Now celebrating their 20th Anniversary in Whatcom County, Kulshan Community Land Trust (KulshanCLT) supports permanent affordable homeownership by holding land in trust and offering financial and...
View ArticleMeet R.B. Wick: The Man Behind the Treasure
At a young age, R.B. Wick began collecting and selling things. When he was five, he and a best friend tried selling dirt and cattails to anyone passing through their neighborhood, which was on a dead...
View ArticleNew Fairhaven Tower Nods to City’s Past
In 1890, the town of Fairhaven was poised to become the new San Francisco. In anticipation of the Great Northern Railway possibly ending in the small town, investment money poured in. It was under...
View ArticleFive Local Hotels Partner to Benefit Lydia Place by Bowling for Beds
Lydia Place is a powerhouse of love and support for the homeless in our community. The group continually rises to meet the dynamic needs of a changing population with the help of community partners. As...
View ArticleLynden Wins Second Straight Basketball State Title
For the first time since 1992, the Lynden High School boys’ basketball program has won back-to-back Class 2A state championships. The Lions successfully defended their title with a 60-51 victory over...
View ArticleDiane Gilbraith: Glacier Woman
When visiting Glacier, many folks stop at the Wake ‘n Bakery. Here, you may run into one local woman getting her morning coffee. You’ll definitely encounter her artwork for sale: ceramic mugs and...
View ArticleWhat To Do In and Around Bellingham March 8—10
Get those weekend plans in place, Whatcom County! There’s plenty to do and we’ve made a list to help inspire you. Check out our full events calendar for everything happening in and around Bellingham...
View ArticleCoal Pad Skate Park: A Community Creation
At the foothills of Mount Baker, the deceptively quiet town of Glacier is a tight-knit community of outdoor recreation enthusiasts. A local skate park has been trying to sprout there for over a decade,...
View ArticleBlue Skies, Warm Smiles, and Dreams Come True
Nothing warms the heart like the tale of an underdog succeeding over hardship. And it’s always rewarding to know that you’re part of a team that meets people’s needs and brings a little sunshine into...
View ArticlePickford Film Center Children’s Film Festival: A Weekend For Children and...
Movies are opportunities to share wonder, educate and demonstrate values. They hold a lasting place in our hearts, especially the ones we watched – and re-watched – as children. Most importantly, film...
View ArticleJosh Henrie: Carving Out a Pacific Northwest Legacy
Art is a cornerstone of our community, but few know why. Some say it’s the glacial fed waters pouring down from Mount Baker and the North Cascades, while others claim it’s the salt air and the...
View ArticleNeighborhood Notes: The Force Is Strong With the Bellingham Saber Guild
Stephen Fischer always wanted to have a massive lightsaber battle. So last spring, when the Western Washington University senior and Navy veteran had some money saved up, he spent it on $3,000 worth of...
View ArticleFormer Local High School Stars Van Loo and FitzGerald Make Their Marks at...
Few coaches are more familiar with the Whatcom County high school basketball scene than Ken Crawford. Before taking over the women’s basketball program at Kirkland’s Northwest University five seasons...
View ArticleBob Wallin Insurance Wins Bellingham Regional Chamber’s Small Business of the...
The Bob Wallin Insurance company is an old-fashioned success story of love, grit and hard work. Bob Wallin started out in the industry in the late ’60s with his wife, Nita Wallin. It was just the two...
View ArticleHidden Whatcom Wildlife
Whatcom wildlife is everywhere among our thick forests, rich dirt, and cold waters. We’re fortunate to be surrounded by an abundance of nature, from our massive assortment of birds to whales that...
View ArticleLet Gary’s Plumbing Help You Decide If It’s Time for a New Furnace
Are the neighbors noticing that you’re seeing an awful lot of the repair man? Gary’s Plumbing can help. Gary’s Plumbing and Heating’s phones were recently ringing off the hook. After a warm, balmy...
View ArticleViva la Chickenlandia!
No, Bellingham doesn’t have a chicken theme park – yet. But there is a Chickenlandia, and it is a place for chicken lovers to come together! To the undiscerning eye, it may appear that chickens are the...
View ArticleBusiness Blooms for Growing Garden and Wanderwood Farm With Help from the...
Two community-focused local farms are growing with the support of the Community Food Co-op’s Farm Fund, a program that works to strengthen local agriculture.. The Farm Fund alleviates some of the...
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