The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) has just released its official 2025 population estimates — and Bellingham...
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 single-vehicle collision occurred Saturday afternoon on State Route 20 near MP99 in Skagit County, resulting...
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The Rite Aid in Anacortes is one of several Washington state stores set to close as the...
What is the hold up? Dutch Bros Coffee is in the early stages of planning a new...
Chick-fil-A has formally responded to the City of Bellingham’s plan review comments as the fast-food giant continues...
Together on the Streets: The Strength of Community in Homelessness
The Whatcom County Charter Commission's recent meeting was its most efficient session to date, packed with passionate...
What would a flag for the City of Lynden look like? One idea envisions a simple yet...
