Business

2 days ago

Ragfinery announces reopening date for 2026

The store provides reused fabric and clothing items for sewing projects as well as sewing classes for locals among other community needs. 

2 days ago

Kelly Hart: Executive Director at Allied Arts of Whatcom County

Holiday Festival of the Arts holds their 46th market this year, showcasing Allied Arts members that have participated in the market for decades. Executive Director Kelly Hart makes sure the ship runs smoothly in setting up and taking down the month-long pop-up market.

3 days ago

Granary Building up for sale by Ireland-based company Harcourt

The Granary building was one of four buildings the company still owned following the contract termination from earlier this year, two of which are still under construction. 

4 days ago

Olympic Pipeline resumes production following shutdown

The leak was first reported on Nov. 11 with governors of Washington and Oregon issuing emergency declarations to maintain fuel deliveries.

2 weeks ago

Port of Bellingham allows evaluation of increased cruise ship business

Should the study find cruise business to be possible for Bellingham, it would likely be years down the line before our waters saw the high-capacity vessels. 

3 weeks ago

Washington ranks first in highest dining cost in continental U.S.

Seattle ranked second behind San Francisco as the priciest major cities in the country.

3 weeks ago

Heimy Gonzalez and Oscar Quintero: Cof&

People can find high quality, fair-trade, single origin coffee at Colombian cafe Cof& in Bellingham. The couple that got the business off the ground are also hoping to share their culture with the people of the Pacific Northwest and beyond.

3 weeks ago

Sew Inspired Fabrics announces opening date for new Bellingham fabric store

The Fairhaven shop will be located on Harris Avenue and will cater to eco-conscious sewing needs as well as education and community for sewists in Bellingham.

4 weeks ago

Bellingham International Airport sees flight cancellations due to government shutdown

The Port of Bellingham is urging anyone flying out of BLI to check their flight status online before they head to the airport. 

1 month ago

Whatcom County breweries win big at 2025 Washington Beer Awards

Kulshan Brewing, North Fork Brewery, Beach Cat Brewing and more Whatcom County favorites took home hardware this year.

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