Winterfest Brings the Spirit of Christmas to Fairhaven
The holiday season is a time to come together, spending time with those who matter to you most. It’s also a time to take part in the traditional festivities that make the holidays so special. That’s...
View ArticleMount Baker Club: Bellingham’s Oldest Outdoor Recreational Organization
To the uninitiated, the name “Mount Baker Club” may sound overly general. But as a volunteer organization facilitating outdoor recreation in Whatcom County for over a century, the Mount Baker Club...
View ArticleMeet Joe Basile, Bellingham’s Cannoli King
Most people’s frame of reference for cannoli—if they’ve heard of it at all—is a scene from Francis Ford Coppola’s film “The Godfather.” In the iconic scene, just after a mob hit is carried out, Peter...
View ArticlePeaceHealth Offers Tips for Staying Healthy, Cold- and Flu-Free
Nobody wants to get sick. Even more so, nobody wants the flu. Yet each fall and winter, millions of Americans contract a strain of it; last season, at least 245 people in our state died from the virus,...
View ArticleThings To Do In and Around Bellingham This Weekend: November 8-10
Another fall weekend is upon us. Are you ready to have some fun, Whatcom County? Here’s a list of just a few things you can get up to. Check our full events calendar for all the great local goings-on...
View ArticleGymnastics Is a Delicate Balance for Emma Morgenthaler
When active youngster Emma Morgenthaler reached the tender age of 18 months, her mother Yvonne did what a lot of mothers do: enrolled her busy daughter in local activities, including a Mommy and Me...
View ArticleAlmost Better Than Treats: Giving Your Dog a Job With Tracking Training
If you’re a dog person, you’re always looking for new ways to have fun with your furry companion. K9TrackNW, owned by Jennifer Hall, offers tracking training that’s fun for dog and owner—and it just...
View ArticleRemembering Bellingham’s Forgotten ‘White City’ Amusement Park
Today, Bellingham’s Silver Beach neighborhood is a collection of expensive homes and popular recreation sites on Lake Whatcom’s shoreline. But over a century ago, it was the site of a sprawling...
View ArticleBeloved Local Veterinarian Dr. Christine Monroe Launches Mobile Vet Clinic
There’s a pretty new trailer in town—you may have seen it. It belongs to beloved local veterinarian Christine Monroe, who embarked on her “retirement” adventure this past summer: a mobile vet clinic....
View ArticleLynden Pioneer Museum Preserves History With Support From Peoples Bank
For more than 40 years, the Lynden Pioneer Museum has been a staple of Front Street. And just as the museum has committed to preserving and showcasing the history of Lynden’s past, Peoples Bank has...
View ArticleThings To Do In and Around Bellingham This Weekend: November 15-17
The days might be shorter, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still fill them with fun. From holiday bazaars and craft fairs to live performances and stand-up comedy routines, there are plenty of things...
View ArticleBarber Shack’s Jared Valentine-Jones Spruces Up Clients’ Cuts—and Our Community
A barbershop is often simply thought of as a place where men and boys come for a cut and a shave. But it’s also a spot for social interaction for everyone. Barber Shack owner Jared Jones-Valentine has...
View ArticleLost in a Reverie: Artist Jax Mildner’s Wonder-Filled World
Walking into Reverie Gallery is like hiking on the trails above Lake Padden after an autumn rain, or strolling down to Clayton Beach on that first beautiful day of spring. Jax Mildner’s abstract fluid...
View ArticleIndependent Bookstores Abound in Bellingham
There’s no feeling quite like cozying up with a good book—and especially if it’s from one of Whatcom County’s many independent bookstores. Whether you’re searching for the next bestseller, a 20th...
View ArticleLynden Christian, Nooksack Valley and Lynden Capture Trophies at State...
Lynden Christian’s run atop the 1A state volleyball ranks came to an end this year, but the Lyncs hardly left the Yakima SunDome empty handed. Despite stumbling in its attempt to successfully defend...
View Article‘Lunch With Leaders’ Pairs Students, Employers to Encourage Workforce...
Not everyone will go to college, and that’s not a bad thing. Educators in the Ferndale School District want students to know about the varied career pathways available to them, from the trades to...
View ArticleThings To Do In and Around Bellingham This Weekend: November 22-24
Are you ready for the weekend? We sure are! There’s a plethora of local arts and crafts bazaars to get your holiday shopping started, plenty of live music options, the Turkey Trot and much more. Check...
View ArticleLocal High School Swimmers Close Out Year at State Championship Meet
If one thing became abundantly clear at this year’s Class 2A state girls swimming championships, it’s Whatcom County definitely knows how to produce quality divers. For the second consecutive season,...
View ArticleMeet 2019 Young Professional of the Year Gurpreet Dhillon
Gurpreet Dhillon learned from his father growing up that kindness costs you nothing—but it pays you dividends. It’s a value he embodies in his position as director for service lines in Palliative and...
View ArticleEnjoy Rustic Holiday Cheer at Bellewood Farms
We’re about to enter that most wonderful time of the year—and Bellewood Farms has celebrations planned that will enchant holiday visitors of all ages. Carols and sleigh-bells will ring, while the...
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