Business

23 hours ago

New report shows more information on tariff impacts on Washington’s economy

If fully implemented, Gov. Ferguson says Trump's tariffs could cut up to 32,000 jobs from the state by 2029.

24 hours ago

Whatcom County unemployment rates slightly rose this summer

Meanwhile, the state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate stayed the exact same at four and a half percent in both instances.

1 week ago

Longtime Ferndale baker announces retirement after 26 years of business

The business has been in operation since 1999, with O'Brine selling her renowned pies, Danishes and cookies out of her home kitchen.

2 weeks ago

Ragfinery announces plans to reopen in new downtown Bellingham retail space

Plans are being made to have a grand opening at the new location in the Arts District before winter this year.

2 weeks ago

Karolina Lobrow: Founder of Otherlands Beer

Karolina Lobrow shares some of what makes Otherlands beer a unique feature in the tapestry of Bellingham beer.

3 weeks ago

In-N-Out opens first location in Washington this week

The restaurant will be located just a few minutes off of I-5 in Ridgefield.

3 weeks ago

City of Bellingham approves negotiations for logging 80 acres on Galbraith Mountain

Public Works reports that the area, a former logging site, has become too dense and is preventing ecological growth.

3 weeks ago

Weston Persons: Owner of Madrona Wear

Meet the owner behind one of Bellingham's newest clothing businesses who is making his mark in the sustainable clothing industry.

3 weeks ago

Gov. Bob Ferguson announces new program to boost LGBTQ+ business

The program is designed to help out businesses with over 51% LGBTQ+ ownership.

4 weeks ago

Proposed Mud Bay development takes a step toward construction, activists continue to push back

Some community members have opposed the development of the site due to its ecological significance and status as a feeding ground for the Post Point great blue heron colony. Developers say 19 mitigating conditions is enough to move forward.

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MLB’s regular season enters its final 3 weeks. Here’s a look at the playoff picture and awards races

The 2025 season has produced a surprising show of parity through the first five months of the regular season. While most of the league's big spenders — teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Yankees and New York Mets — are in good position to make the playoffs and do damage in October, they haven't been as dominant as many expected.

9 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Eagles edge Cowboys 24-20 in wild, lightning-delayed NFL season opener

Through spit and rain, a ceremony and a setback, Jalen Hurts and the Super Bowl champion Eagles weathered the storm and showed why they're again a favorite to hoist a second straight Lombardi Trophy.

9 hours ago in Sports

Defending champion Aryna Sabalenka will face Amanda Anisimova in the U.S. Open women’s final

On Saturday, when she faces No. 8 Amanda Anisimova in the final, the No. 1-seeded Sabalenka will be trying to become the first woman to claim consecutive championships at Flushing Meadows since Serena Williams got three in a row from 2012 to 2014.

1 day ago in Sports

For decades, US Open women’s champs got a smaller replica trophy than the men. Now they’re equal

Coco Gauff was surprised at how much tinier the replica trophy she got to keep after winning this year's French Open was than the trophy she posed with on court at Roland-Garros for all the world to see. She even did a TikTok about the discrepancy, drawing more than 2 million views.

1 day ago in Sports

Angel Reese voices frustration with Chicago Sky’s losing season

The two-time WNBA All-Star told the Chicago Tribune that she "might have to move in a different direction and do what's best for me" if the team doesn't improve its outlook.