Business
6 days ago
Refund system launches for businesses impacted by stricken-down Trump tariffs
40% of Whatcom County businesses surveyed in summer 2025 said the tariffs directly impacted their business.
7 days ago
Chick-fil-A announces late April grand opening in Whatcom County
Anyone who dresses in cow print can get a free meal on April 30.
2 weeks ago
Shanna Sheridan: Bellingham Beer Alliance, Bellingham Cider Company
Shanna Sheridan found her way to her job as Brand Ambassador and Event Coordinator at Bellingham Cider Company shortly after Boundary Bay Brewing Company shuttered their doors last fall. Her transition to the brewery scene came after she founded PNW Beer Moms, an online group that centered around providing beer drinking community for moms in Bellingham.
2 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate rises for fourth straight month
The state's jobless rate remained at its highest since 2021 in the newly released report for February.
2 weeks ago
Anna Adams: Owner, Hela Provisions
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – By stepping foot into the Hela Provisions storefront on Cornwall Avenue in downtown Bellingham, customers are…
2 weeks ago
Effects of record diesel prices starting to set in
Alaska Airlines is among several major U.S. carriers that are increasing their fees for checked bags as a result.
2 weeks ago
Legal action against millionaire’s tax continues
The coalition of business owners, farmers and industry associations that filed the lawsuit are backed by a legal team with the conservative nonprofit including Rob McKenna and Phil Talmadge.
3 weeks ago
Steady market, rising downtown vacancies in Bellingham to begin 2026
Downtown and Sunset Square combined for more than half of the vacant retail space in Bellingham.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County housing market slows down in first quarter of 2026
Data from the Northwest Multiple Listing Service show fewer homes sold, and those that did took longer to find buyers.
3 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops slightly in January
The county's February jobs report is expected to be released later this month amid a delay in data releases from the state.
3 weeks ago
Washington’s unemployment rate remains at highest since 2021 in January jobs report
The state hadn't published unemployment data since late January due to delays stemming from last year's federal government shutdown.
4 weeks ago
Alta Gas mishandles expansion of Cherry Point operation, per Whatcom County Hearing Examiner
Hearing examiner documents state these projects were not permitted and the county's issuance of a Mitigation Determination of Non-Significance (MDNS) needs to remand.
4 weeks ago
Let’s Go Washington sues Secretary of State over “millionaires’ tax”
The political action committee plans to bring the issue before the state Supreme Court in hopes of allowing a public vote on the tax.
4 weeks ago
Alexarc Mastema: Maniac Roasting
Local coffee roaster Alexarc Mastema of Maniac Roasting has worked in the coffee industry for over 30 years, calling Bellingham home for most of that time. The former co-owner of The Black Drop roasts up beans for local shops and online customers, creating strange brews in the PNW.
4 weeks ago
Allegiant to continue service at Bellingham International Airport amid crew base closure
BELLINGHAM, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Changes are on the horizon for some airline staff at Bellingham International Airport. The Port of…
4 weeks ago
Skagit County approves relicensing agreement with Seattle City Light
Under the proposed settlement, City Light would pledge nearly $980 million to build fish passage over the dams it operates.
4 weeks ago
Award-winning pizza, wine shop in downtown Bellingham closes
The pizza and wine spot garnered high praise in less than two years after opening.
4 weeks ago
Gov. Ferguson signs “Millionaire’s Tax” into Washington state law
Critics argue that the bill's passage could open the doors for a broader income tax for the rest of the state.
