The City of Bellingham has finalized the purchase of 754 acres of forestland in the Lake Whatcom watershed, marking...
Fernando Gonzalez
Fernando Gonzalez founded Bellingham Metro News (BMN) in 2019, leveraging years of experience in digital content creation and grassroots journalism. His journey began in 2013 with a YouTube channel that grew to over 11,000 subscribers, featuring video game commentary and vlog content.
In 2014, Fernando launched intGBN, a news page on Facebook that gained over 2,000 followers. By 2017, he was volunteering for Whatcom Breaking News, where he reported on developing situations using a handheld scanner. The skills he gained from this experience became instrumental in BMN’s early success.
Fernando covers diverse topics, including crime, local news, business developments, and new establishments. He’s recognized as the driving force behind BMN’s online publication, producing bodycam commentaries, retail theft news, and the popular “What’s Coming to Whatcom County” series.
Beyond BMN, Fernando leads other ventures, including Portland Breaking News, Seattle Metro News, BMN Global News, and Fernslist: Washington State, solidifying his role as a key figure in regional journalism.
A fatal traffic collision involving a construction vehicle claimed the life of a 42-year-old construction worker early...
In response to a controversial decision by the Washington State House of Representatives, the Pierce County Republican Party, joined...
The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) has detected unauthorized radio transmissions on their primary dispatch frequency, prompting officials...
An armed robbery has been reported at the Lakeway Fred Meyer in Bellingham. According to initial reports, a suspect...
The Shoestring Circus in Bellingham got an unexpected shout-out on "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on January 24, 2025,...
Member of Lummi Nation convicted of Assault by Strangulation in FBI Investigation
Kendall Elementary School will be closed on Monday, January 27th, following significant damage sustained from a traffic...
In a significant development, the Washington State House of Representatives, led by Democrats, reportedly voted 54-33 today...
Slice ‘N Spice Pizza Restaurant planned for the Bellingham area
