Gear Up For Your Outdoor Adventures at Recreation Northwest’s 2017 EXPO
Whatcom County is abundant with natural beauty and opportunity. But in order to keep it that way, there must be people willing to lead the charge in protecting public lands. Recreation Northwest formed...
View ArticleFairhaven Village Inn Opens Galloway’s Cocktail Bar
Bellingham’s new deco-era bar, Galloway’s Cocktail Bar, quietly opened its doors December 28th in the space adjacent to the Fairhaven Village Inn. Both businesses are owned by Gene and Connie Shannon....
View ArticleMarry Me Wedding Ceremonies—Creating Special Moments
Jen Bean owner of Marry Me Wedding Ceremonies in Bellingham has done over 75 weddings. “I still get choked up,” she says. Bean, who has been ordained to officiate weddings for over ten years,...
View ArticleBellingham Weekend Events
Well, Valentine’s Day has come and gone but there is still plenty of fun, both romantic and otherwise, to be had this weekend. So carpe diem and explore the great outdoors, experience the urban...
View ArticleYou’ve Got Snail Mail—Letter Writing for the Analogue Age
Some of us remember waiting for a letter from a friend. We remember receiving letters from pen pals written on rice paper or emblazoned with “par avion” across a blue envelope. We recall the sound of...
View ArticleKjell Redal: Multimedia Storytelling to Leave You in Awe
Kjell Redal was in high school when he went on a family trip to southern and eastern Africa. Here he saw local people going about their day-to-day lives. He had a “crappy point and shoot” camera and,...
View ArticleFerndale’s Broselle Wins Second State Wrestling Title
The match was one of the more physical encounters at Mat Classic. The state’s top two 195 pounders in the 3A classification going full bore for the full three periods, neither taking a step back. When...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events Calendar
Spring is just around the corner! As I write this, the morning has brought rain, snow and now brilliant sun. In true early spring style, the weather can’t make up its mind. No matter what the weather...
View ArticleBellingham’s Brisen Pearson Wins Two Titles at State Swim Meet
Following a year away from competing for his high school swim team, Bellingham’s Brisen Pearson was left wondering three months ago how his senior season would pan out. The answer came after not one,...
View ArticleTalking to Crows Recognizes the Whatcom “Women Among Us”
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Bellingham-based, female majority-owned video production company, Talking to Crows, will recognize inspiring women in the Whatcom County community through their...
View ArticlePickford Film Center Presents the Bellingham Children’s Film Festival
In March, the children of Whatcom County will get the chance to explore other worlds via the big screen. From the life of a friendly vegetable to the destiny of a news boy, the Bellingham Children’s...
View ArticleWhatcom County Mountain Biking Trail Guide
Whatcom County is one of the best places for mountain biking. With Whistler to the north, Stevens Pass to the east, and Issaquah to the south, well-loved trail systems surround us, making access to...
View ArticleMeet, Drink and Paint Happy at Bellingham’s Uptown Art
Everyone was an artist as a child. Many adults, however, have lost touch with their artistic sides and do not feel very confident in their abilities. After a class at Bellingham’s Uptown Art, all of...
View ArticleWhatcom County Weekend Events Calendar
I can feel spring just around the corner, which makes me itchy with wanderlust. As we trade in our winter snow for the increasingly rainy days of spring, it’s also time to shed our lethargy for...
View ArticleVirginia Malmquist Takes Journey of a Lifetime
Local counselor, Virginia Malmquist, recently returned from a journey of a lifetime. “I was so struck at how vast the ocean is and we as human beings can have such an impact on it,” she says. Malmquist...
View ArticlePort of Bellingham’s Meetings and Events Division Connects Community
The Port of Bellingham’s Meeting and Events Division is dedicated to community outreach. “We facilitate more than 500 events each year in our public rental spaces,” says Tiffany DeSimone, Port of...
View ArticleMount Baker Theatre’s Ghost Judy Loves April Fools’ Day
I’ve been floating through the ornate halls of Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) since it opened in 1927. Everyone calls me Judy. I wouldn’t really say that I “haunt” the theater. I’m more of a friendly...
View ArticleMarry Me Wedding Ceremonies—Creating Special Moments
Jen Bean owner of Marry Me Wedding Ceremonies in Bellingham has done over 75 weddings. “I still get choked up,” she says. Bean, who has been ordained to officiate weddings for over ten years,...
View ArticleFour of Whatcom County’s Most Picture Perfect Spots
Mark Turner has always been passionate about photography. He got his first camera at the age of six and never looked back. His career took a turn into television and interactive media for a time, but...
View ArticleSecond Annual Traditional Irish Dinner and Silent Auction to Support San Juan...
Submitted by: Meals on Wheels and More The community is invited to enjoy a hearty Irish meal of corned beef and cabbage and support San Juan and Whatcom County’s Meals on Wheels. The event will also...
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