Community Events

4 days ago

Disaster Recovery Centers open in Skagit County for flood assistance

The centers will be open at the Parks and Recreation building on East Fairhaven in Burlington, and at the Hamilton Town Hall on Maple Street.

4 days ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Celebrate Trails Day, native plant sale, bingo and more this weekend in Whatcom County

Get outside and enjoy these events this weekend in Whatcom County.

5 days ago

Race Week aims to make waves in return to Bellingham this summer

The week-long regatta with rich tradition takes place on Bellingham Bay from July 20-24.

2 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Skagit Valley Tulip Festival blooms, April Brews Day returns to Bellingham and more events this weekend

Whatever the weather brings, there is so much to do this weekend in Whatcom County. We have it all for you on the docket in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

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

Whatcom County to offer additional resources for water adjudication claim forms

The water adjudication claim form deadline was recently extended to June 1, 2027. 

2 weeks ago

Northwest Washington Fair announces Maoli to play grandstand stage

Tickets for Maoli will go on pre-sale Wednesday, with general public tickets going live at 9 a.m. Friday.

3 weeks ago

Whatcom County, Ecology to hold office hours for water adjudication

There are three upcoming sessions in April at local library branches.

3 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Bellingham Beer Week begins, Rick Steves visits Bellingham, live music and more this weekend

Check out these events happening this weekend in Whatcom County.

3 weeks ago

Local medical providers seek blood donors in Whatcom County

It's asking the community to help out during a pair of upcoming blood drives next week.

3 weeks ago

Bellingham Beer Week returns, April Brews Day scheduled for April 18

The festivities kick off with a party at Wander Brewing on Friday, April 10 before a series of events throughout 14 participating breweries in Bellingham.

4 weeks ago

Lifestyle Lookout: Easter events in Bellingham and surrounding areas this weekend

From Bellis Fair Mall to Mt. Baker to downtown Bellingham, check out these Easter weekend events.

4 weeks ago

Brantley Gilbert announced to headline Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden

Ticket options for Brantley Gilbert will include a new Party Pit - a standing room only section with a private beer garden right in front of the stage.

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11 hours ago in Local Experts, Northwest Sports, Professional, Sports

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14 hours ago in Sports

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15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Marathon milestone shattered: Sabastian Sawe breaks the fabled 2-hour barrier by 30 seconds

A pair of African distance runners took down what was once among the most unthinkable records in sports on Sunday, shattering the long-unapproachable two-hour barrier in the 26.2-mile (42.2-kilometer) marathon.