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The Importance of STEM-Based Education for the Future
Gretchen Buscko and Jared McMinn of Bellingham’s Franklin Academy recently sat down with WhatcomTalk to discuss the importance of STEM in elementary school education, a philosophy the preschool through...
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Road2Home Provides a Path To Housing for People Experiencing Homelessness
Whatcom County, along with many other parts of the nation, is witnessing a rise in the number of people without housing. And once a person finds themselves on the street, it can be nearly impossible to...
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The Case of the Crushed Clown: Dirty Dan Murder Mystery Weekend Is Back for...
In the beautiful village of Fairhaven, a clown has had their last laugh, found crushed under the rather dusty weight of a hay bale on Harris Avenue. As rumors swirl and a mystery arises, Mayor Wilson...
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Happy Easter! How Bellingham Celebrated in the Early 20th Century
For over 30 years, Charlotte “Lottie” Roeder Roth hosted egg hunts for children at her home on Bellingham’s Elm Street. Born in New Whatcom, her husband Charles Independence Roth was a leading lawyer...
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Lummi Nation Artist Yolanda Felix-Wilbur Tells Stories Without Using Words
Artist Yolanda Felix-Wilbur was born in Oregon but has spent her life in Whatcom County — and certainly has the credentials to call herself a local. “I lived in Bellingham in ’79, on the back roads off...
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Arcade Games and Pinball Are Alive and Well in Bellingham
Not long ago, if a person wanted to play a video game they had to leave home and head to an arcade. Now, even though players have access to games on consoles, computers, and cell phones, the attraction...
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Bellingham’s Blue Room Finds Its Rhythm as New Downtown, All-Ages Venue
March 4, 2022, marked the beginning of a new era for the upper floors of 202 East Holly Street. Formerly the site of the Glow and Studio B night clubs, the space above KPOP Chicken and Beer is now The...
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Local Artist Mary Morris Solomon Paints To Create Smiles
The world sometimes has a funny way of telling us it’s time to blow up what we’re doing and try something new. Mary Morris Solomon, the creator of MaryGold Tales, was told this by a global pandemic....
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A Look Back at the ‘Ghost Fields’ of Bellingham Baseball
When it comes to local baseball, today’s Bellingham residents can check out a Bells game at Joe Martin Field, softball and recreation league match-ups at several city facilities, and high school games...
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Ski to Sea Is Back!
As we finally return more fully to life as a community after what’s felt like a two-year-long winter, events are filling the calendar and people are out and about. But on May 29th life in the Pacific...
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Stimpson Family Nature Reserve and Geneva Pond Offer Trail Lovers a Variety...
When it comes to taking a walk or a run through a beautiful natural setting, Whatcom County has no shortage of options. But the Stimpson Family Nature Reserve and Geneva Pond Trails stand out for a few...
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County’s New Response Systems Improve Outcomes in Emergencies
Last month, the Whatcom County Health Department unveiled a new, specialized branch dedicated to improving the ways everyday emergencies are handled. Called the Response Systems Division, it hosts an...
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Julianne Kimmel Nurtures Inclusivity at Her Lone Wolf Salon
Julianne Kimmel didn’t know what she wanted to be when she grew up. But now, as the owner of Lone Wolf Salon, she’s managed to build a life from one of her passions and found a way to move her...
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Brave the Spring Weather and Camp Without the Crowds
Mother Nature loves toying with our emotions in our corner of the world. Warm temperatures last year lingered into November, followed by a brutal winter. Sunny warm days in March teased an early...
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Whether Behind a Desk or a Drum Kit, Walker Evans Lives Life to the Fullest
G. Walker Evans is a commercial banker and a drummer. He’s also a bit of a philosopher who looks for the patterns in work, music, and life. Life started in North Vancouver when it was fairly rural —...
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Youth Sports See New Energy With Spring 2022 Season
With the onset of spring, so comes a new youth sports season. It’s normal this time of year to see kids squeeze in baseball and softball games between rainstorms, and soccer players slide around in the...
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Exploring Waterfalls and Fossils in East Whatcom County
Having grown up in Whatcom County and worked with property maps for the Whatcom County Assessor for almost 10 years, I thought I knew the county fairly well. Yet I hadn’t heard of the Racehorse Falls...
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Henderson Books: Bellingham’s Used Book Mecca
Walking through the front door of Henderson Books is to be confronted with the epic scale of literature. The 6,500-square-foot bookstore, with its blue-hued front façade, has remained a downtown...
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Solving the Mystery of the Lettered Streets Cat Burglar
If you’re a frequent visitor to Nextdoor.com, you likely see a fresh list of thefts and break-ins in your neighborhood every morning. The comment sections on these posts are usually full of arguments...
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Jack’s BBQ: Mastering the Brisket Experience
For those who identify as carnivorous, consuming a perfectly cooked piece of meat is a kind of primal, almost holy experience. And of the many people who worship at the altar of barbecue, Jack Timmons...
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