Lifestyle

3 days ago

Trail renamed to honor Whatcom conservationist

The new name was approved by the county council on Aug. 11.

4 days ago

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

Blue and green Department of Social and Health Services sign mounted on a brick wall in Washington state.

4 days ago

Program for disabled children’s families seeking additional funding after budget cut

In Whatcom County, Parent to Parent assisted nearly 1,800 parents and caregivers and relies on 100 trained volunteers.

Large wooden totem pole sculpture with bold red, white, and black carvings, outdoors in a sunny park against a blue sky.

4 days ago

Lummi Nation receives $7.5 million for new affordable housing development

The HUD grant will help build 20 homes on the southern end of the reservation.

4 days ago

Whatcom County Council to host series of community meetings

The community conversations with select councilmembers take place in Point Roberts and Bellingham over the coming weeks.

For rent sign posted by Hammer Properties NW, featuring BellinghamHousing.com on the sign.

5 days ago

New work group seeks to improve renting in Bellingham

City officials say more than half of Bellingham residents rent their homes.

5 days ago

Tips to prepare for, survive, recover from disaster | Contributed

September is Emergency Preparedness Month.

5 days ago

Lummi Island Art Tour, Mercadito Fresco, Back to the Future and more | Lifestyle Lookout

We have a bunch of fun activities for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout. Enjoy!

6 days 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…

7 days ago

Skagit County updates burn ban

A statewide burn ban on yard debris remains in effect through the month.

7 days ago

Five more counties added to wildfire declaration list

It comes a day after the IRS granted other hard-hit counties an extension on some taxes.

7 days ago

Fall-like weather system to hit western Washington this week

Forecasters are expecting widespread rain, gusty winds and possible thunderstorms through Thursday.

7 days ago

Breathing easy inside your home this September and all year long | Sponsored

WHATCOM COUNTY, WA (MyBellinghamNow.com) – Has the smell of smoke on the air been bugging you? Do you struggle with…

7 days 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

Hatchery Chinook return to Bellingham Bay

Annual salmon run brings fish back to Bellingham Bay and Maritime Heritage Park, supporting orcas and local fisheries.

2 weeks ago

Two Bellingham authors announced as finalists for Washington State Book Awards

Rena Priest and Cori Winrock are both finalists in the creative nonfiction and memoir category.

2 weeks ago

Beats on the Bay moves final performance on land

The Community Boating Center says it's looking to address a host of safety issues during the event.

2 weeks ago

Washington to receive up to $339 million in Meta settlement

It ended a nationwide lawsuit accusing the company of knowingly failing to protect children on Facebook and Instagram.

2 weeks ago

Standup Comedy, Wiffleball, Hot Rods, Dahlias and more | Lifestyle Lookout

It will be perfect this weekend to get out and enjoy some fun activities. We have it all for you in this week’s Lifestyle Lookout.

Blue industrial pier structure stretching over the water with a mountainous coastline in the distance and a clear blue sky

2 weeks ago

UPDATE: Ferry service returns to Lummi Island after unspecified issue

An unspecified issue canceled some Wednesday sailings. Thursday morning saw inspections from the U.S. Coast Guard.

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