Business
2 days ago
Two Fairhaven businesses announce closures
An ice cream shop and a creperie will be closing its doors in 2026.
2 days ago
Office space demand soars in Bellingham, retail stumbles in fourth quarter of 2025
Bellis Fair Mall was the only spot to buck the trend of rising retail vacancies.
3 days ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate ticks up in November 2025
County-level unemployment data from October still hasn't been released due to the federal government shutdown.
2 weeks ago
San Juan County decides to keep 32-hour work week, citing major gains
The county recently released its final report after two years of the pilot project.
2 weeks ago
Marci & Colby Abshire: Owners at Slice of Heaven Bakery & Cafe
Sibling duo Marci and Colby Abshire opened the shop in 2022 after Marci's successful home baking operation and the team took on cooking up and delivering meals to immunocompromised community members during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, their bakery and cafe offer many flavors and options for both in-house meals and catered events.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County housing market continues to cool off into 2026
Home sales in the county dropped 5% to 2,302 in 2025 compared to 2024.
3 weeks ago
‘Northern Light’ publishers set to retire, ownership passed to non-profit company
Once negotiations with that company are complete, new issues of The Northern Light and their other publications will continue after a short hiatus.
