Business
3 hours ago
Average salary in Washington approaches six figures
The state's average annual wage grew nearly 5% in 2025.
3 hours ago
Series of laws going into effect: Voting, pennies, housing, gambling
Over 200 laws went into effect Thursday, 90 days after the 2026 legislative session ended.
1 day ago
Mt. Baker Imaging begins settlement process following 2025 cyberattack
Any patient whose data was potentially compromised could receive up to $5,000.
2 days ago
Boundary Bay Brewery announces grand opening on State Street
The nanobrewery, called "Boundary on State," is located at the site of the former Time and Materials building.
2 days ago
Bellingham Antique Mall announces closure downtown
The business has been operating on Railroad Avenue near the intersection of Holly Street for more than seven years.
2 days ago
FEMA flood assistance applications due June 10
Anyone who dealt with a financial setback due to December's floods is encouraged to apply.
3 days ago
Mount Baker Theatre announces 100th season program
The theatre's largest season in its history features more than 35 main stage acts starting next month and lasting through May 2027.
3 days ago
Uber service returns to Bellingham International Airport and Cruise Terminal
It ends a five-year standoff between the rideshare company and Port of Bellingham over the rates the Port charged.
3 days ago
No one seriously injured following fire at Wendy’s on the Guide
Bellingham Fire crews put the fire out five minutes after they arrived.
6 days ago
MOTO Pizza closing down as Dutch Bros looks to call Bellingham home
MOTO owner Lee Kindell said that the company wants to open a more long-term operation in Bellingham in the future.
6 days ago
Injured bilingual workers being warned of new scam
Some victims were urged to attend fake court hearings to get their payments.
1 week ago
Whatcom County tourism spending drops slightly
Roughly the same amount of people visited our region in 2024 and 2025.
1 week ago
Janicki to expand operations into third state
The manufacturing company has also been adding more positions in Whatcom and Skagit Counties.
1 week ago
Skagit County offering last chance at federal flood aid
The deadline to apply for financial assistance is June 10.
2 weeks ago
Woods Coffee to close Railroad Avenue location in Bellingham
Woods attributed the closure to a consistent drop in foot traffic in the area paired with rising operating costs.
2 weeks ago
Downtown Sounds unveils 2026 summer lineup
The five-week concert series starts on July 8 with an emphasis on Bellingham musicians.
2 weeks ago
Ron Judd fired as executive editor of Cascadia Daily News
The publication says its managing editors will take over Judd's duties while it searches for a permanent replacement.
2 weeks ago
Union workers at Bellingham Herald strike over use of AI in news stories
The one-day strike comes amid contract negotiations between the Washington State News Guild and McClatchy.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s jobless rate holds steady in April amid slowing state economy
Skagit County saw a nearly identical trend as its neighbor just north.
3 weeks ago
Canada-based AltaGas appeals ruling of mishandled expansion of energy terminal at Cherry Point
The first court hearing is scheduled for June 26 in Skagit County Superior Court.
