Business
2 days ago
Gas prices rise 40 cents over past month in Whatcom County
It comes as the national average just set an all-time Labor Day record at the pump.
2 days ago
Three more Bellingham businesses to close in September
Rising labor costs, retirement and lease increases were all factors in the respective announcements.
2 days ago
Herb Niemann, founder of Steak and Schnitzel House in Everson, dies at 84
Niemann's brother Jack opened the original restaurant in 1973.
7 days ago
Senator Murray talks fuel costs, tariffs with local maritime workers
Murray was joined by a roundtable of business owners, commercial fishermen and maritime workforce leadership to discuss the impacts of recent policy changes on the industry.
1 week ago
Supreme Court to decide on hearing COVID-19 vaccine mandate case in Bellingham
Former City of Bellingham employees and contractors argue the mandate violated their constitutional rights.
1 week ago
Giant spiders in your home this September? More likely than you think | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – As we get into the latter part of the year, it is time to talk…
1 week ago
Washington joins effort to build West Coast e-truck charging network
New infrastructure is part of a larger plan to create a zero-emission freight corridor from Canada to Mexico.
1 week ago
Divorcing fact from fiction in grain-free pet food | Sponsored
WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Wellness is at the forefront of social media posts, pushing healthy hacks for diet and…
1 week ago
Voluntary recall issued for rice sold at some WA grocery stores
Over 27,000 bags of rice are impacted by the nationwide recall.
1 week ago
IRS granting tax relief to WA counties scorched by wildfires
Seven counties and three tribal nations are included in the tax exemption.
1 week ago
Ferndale City Council to vote on public safety sales tax at next meeting
Bellingham, Lynden and Whatcom County have all approved the 0.1% tax, which doesn't require a public vote.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham increases land use permit fees for first time since 2007
Starting on Oct. 1, the existing fees will rise by roughly 37% to account for inflation.
2 weeks ago
Ecology issues initial environmental violations for paper mill explosion
The department reports 35 violations, for which Nippon Dynawave Packaging will have 30 days to respond before penalties or other enforcement actions may be issued.
2 weeks ago
Whatcom County’s unemployment rate drops in July despite job losses
The county's job losses came amid a decrease in the overall labor force.
2 weeks ago
Former site of HomeSkillet, Homeschool BBQ up for sale
The latter iteration of the eclectic dining spot shut down in April.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE: T-Mobile issues revision, will not close Bellingham location on Bakerview and I-5
The company announced dozens of layoffs in Washington on Wednesday, including at two locations in Bellingham.
2 weeks ago
Bellingham council rejects challenge to proposed Edgemoor development
Council members say Protect Mud Bay Cliffs didn't show enough evidence that would overturn the Bellingham Hearing Examiner's June decision.
2 weeks ago
SBA offering low-interest loans for businesses impacted by ongoing drought
Small businesses, private nonprofits and agricultural cooperatives from Whatcom and Skagit counties are eligible to apply.
3 weeks ago
Bellingham to hold public hearing for proposed affordable housing incentive
The city council is considering an ordinance that would exempt some city-funded development projects from most zoning and land use regulations.
3 weeks ago
Alaska Airlines expands their intercontinental flight options in Europe
The service will begin in May 2027.
