Lydia Place Announces Transition to Virtual ‘Art for Housing’ Event and...
Submitted by Lydia Place Bellingham-based nonprofit, Lydia Place, announced it will host its first virtual event and online auction on Friday, May 8 as a result of COVID-19. The event is a spin-off of...
View ArticleTelemedicine in Whatcom County Has Become a Reassuring Option During the...
If one thing is certain, it’s that things are uncertain right now. But it comes as no surprise that many Whatcom County businesses are rising to this unparalleled challenge, evolving to continue...
View ArticleNew Washington State Bandana Design Is Also a Board Game
Submitted by Lariat Creative From the creative minds behind the Bellingham flag comes the Evergreen Bandana Game, an illustrated adventure across Washington State. Designed by Bellingham artist Bradley...
View Article‘Feed the Front Lines’ Fundraiser Supports Local Restaurants Making Meals for...
Like so many who are sheltering-in-place during the COVID-19 pandemic, Mari Wuellner wanted to do something to help—but initially felt pretty helpless. “I was feeling very hands tied,” she says. “You...
View ArticleTenants Find Long-Term Residency with Daylight Properties, Downtown Bellingham
It’s not uncommon for many renters to move frequently, depending upon both life circumstances and their level of satisfaction with a rental space. Some renters of Daylight Properties-owned apartments,...
View ArticleBecoming a Parent During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Submitted by Whatcom County Health Department Adjusting to parenthood is challenging in the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic. Needing to stay away from others along with hearing daily...
View ArticleFrom The Bank to The Food Bank: First Federal Donates $50,000 to Local Food...
First Federal Savings and Loan isn’t your average bank. They actively work to support their communities across Western Washington, building relationships with customers, local businesses, non-profits,...
View ArticleEngage in New Ways With Mission-Driven, Community-Funded Local Organizations
While the required safety protocols for COVID-19 have damaged the live entertainment event industry, an additional sector being affected is not-for-profit organizations. Mission-driven organizations...
View ArticleLocal Scrub Store Donates Gently-Used Scrubs to the Unsung Heroes of Whatcom...
Submitted by Choices Scrubs & Footwear As we’re blasted with information on the Coronavirus from every media outlet at our disposal, it’s heart-warming to watch as people and communities come...
View ArticleHoliday Inn Express Redefines Good Hospitality During COVID-19
It’s a home away from home. It’s where staff and employees feel like a big family. And it’s where guests can still get a hot breakfast while being confident that public health measures are being taken...
View ArticleMental Health and Social Isolation During Stay Home, Stay Healthy
Submitted by the Whatcom County Health Department One of the most important ways we can slow the spread of COVID-19 is to stay home and physically distance ourselves from others. Unfortunately, this...
View ArticleWhatcom County Health Department Issues Cloth Face Covering Directive to Help...
Submitted by the Whatcom County Health Department Today we issued a Local Health Officer Directive that directs everyone to wear cloth face coverings while in any public indoor and outdoor locations...
View ArticleFairhaven Misses You—Here’s How to Connect
With the Stay Home, Stay Safe order in place, the last couple of months have been a challenge for the historic Fairhaven district, a usually bustling corner of Bellingham. But the Fairhaven business...
View ArticleCommunity Support Gives Valuable Boost to Staff at Mount Baker Care Center...
What would you do if you had a building full of people at high risk of illness, and a global health crisis swept through? It’s a terrible question to fathom, but the people living through it are...
View ArticleEvolve Chocolate + Cafe Lives up to Its Name During COVID-19 Pandemic
One of the many things on our minds these days is how the restaurants we love are coping with the Stay Home, Stay Safe restrictions. Eateries hold a unique space in our hearts, as they provide not just...
View ArticleThe City of Subdued… Social Distancing: A Podcast Born in Quarantine Brings...
“We’re just two quarantined teachers getting to know Bellingham!” What began as an often talked about dream has become a full-fledged podcast hosted by Annika and Maria, two special education teachers...
View Article‘Let’s Do This Together’ Mentality Rallies $13K in Local Gift Cards Purchased...
All people have a desire to be heard and seen. During this time of isolation, feeling seen can be more important than ever. Many may worry if people are seeing and thinking of them during this time,...
View ArticleArt in Quarantine: David Syre Finds Inspiration in a Changed World
During “normal times,” Bellingham’s Gallery Syre bursts with color, energy, and a vibrant hum of conversation as art-lovers stroll amongst David Syre’s paintings and sculptures. Everyone who enters the...
View ArticleRosewood Villa Beats the COVID-19 Odds and Keeps Residents Happy and Healthy
If you’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed by the news lately, you’re certainly not alone. COVID-19 has changed headlines and lives in a matter of months, and good news can be harder to come by. However,...
View ArticleBellingham’s Abloom: Visit Our Area’s Gorgeous Garden Parks and Creative...
In spring, Bellingham abounds with vibrant color and community. Bellingham Parks and Recreation helps cultivate this seasonal reverie with their literal garden variety of green public spaces....
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