The Bellingham Bulldogs have officially rebranded as the Whatcom County Vikings, continuing the legacy of semi-pro football in the area.
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Catch by Just Poké Expands to Bellingham Walmart
Just Poké, the award-winning Pacific Northwest restaurant known for its fresh, healthy, and sustainable poké, is expanding to Bellingham with the launch of Catch by Just Poké inside Walmart at 4420 Meridian St.
Alma Clark: A Trailblazer for Equality in Education
In 1906, Alma Clark etched her name into history by becoming the first Black student admitted to the New Whatcom Normal School in Bellingham (now Western Washington University). At a time when racial segregation was prevalent in education, Clark’s admission was a significant stride towards equality.
Charter Debates Hit Home In Lynden: Citizen Commission Gets Down To Business
“Remember the small cities,” urged Lynden Mayor Scott Korthuis, setting the stage for a Charter Review Commission meeting that would grapple with fundamental questions of local representation and power at the Lynden Library. Mayor Korthuis painted a portrait of a county at a crossroads, highlighting concerns about rapid growth, water rights, and housing costs that have “gotten crazy.”
Wonderz Market Brings Creativity, Culture, and Community to Bellingham
When you think of a market, you think of farmers’ markets or flea markets. With that in mind, I wasn’t looking for much, maybe something new, or possibly not find anything.
Deputy Injured in Accidental Discharge near Bellingham
A Whatcom County Sheriff’s deputy sustained a non-life-threatening injury Tuesday afternoon after a firearm was accidentally discharged following the arrest of a suspect in Lynden.
Chingy, Ginuwine and Ying Yang Twins Set to Headline Fair in Lynden
Hip-hop R&B and Music fans in Northwest Washington are in for a night of pure nostalgia as the Northwest Washington Fair and Event Center announces Hip Hop Throwback Night. Featuring an all-star lineup of Chingy, Ginuwine, and the Ying Yang Twins
The Bellingham Boardwalk: The Heartbeat of Our City
Spanning the breathtaking Bellingham Bay, the Boardwalk offers some of the most stunning, unobstructed views in town.
Whatcom Business Alliance Reveals Finalists for 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards
The Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) has unveiled the finalists for the 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards, set to take place on March 27, 2025.
Authorities, alongside FBI Continue Search for Missing Lummi Elder Besalynn M. James
The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the FBI and the Lummi Nation Police Department, is actively searching for Besalynn M. James, a missing elder of the Lummi Tribal Nation who disappeared last month.