Author: 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.

Bellingham Rallies for Don: Community helps Bartender’s Recovery from Christmas Eve Accident

Fernando Gonzalez
January 3, 2025
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BELLINGHAM, WASHINGTON – On Christmas Eve, a tragedy happened to one of Bellingham’s own, Don, while he was riding his scooter on Holly Street was Struck […]

Inside Seattle’s Hidden Homeless Camp: A Journey into the Woods

Fernando Gonzalez
January 3, 2025
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KENT, WASHINGTON – In a shocking exploration of the ongoing homelessness crisis in Seattle, video journalists Nick Shirley and Jonathan Choe have released a video […]

Alleged Criminal Activity Leads to High-Stakes Arrest in Whatcom County

Fernando Gonzalez
December 30, 2024
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Law enforcement agencies across the county concluded a two-month search for a man with a dramatic arrest on December 27, 2024.

Dexter: Original Sin – A Thrilling Start to a Promising Prequel

Fernando Gonzalez
December 16, 2024
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Paramount+ premiered the highly anticipated pilot episode of Dexter: Original Sin, and I must admit, I approached it with a mix of excitement and skepticism. How could any prequel live up to the legacy of the original series, especially with a new cast stepping into such iconic roles?