The latest reporting, breaking news and updates from Bellingham Metro News.
New Three-Story Mixed-Use Building Proposed At Site Of Historic Fairhaven Terminal Building
Nearly three years after the historic Terminal Building was destroyed by fire in Fairhaven, a new three-story mixed-use development is being proposed for the property at…
Blaine-Based Chewzy Cookies Opening Bellingham Location
Blaine-based Chewzy Cookies plans to open Oct. 3 at 1259 Barkley Boulevard in Bellingham, offering cookies, coffee and specialty drinks, with free cookie samples on opening…
John Cena Spotted in Bellingham Amid Major Film Production
John Cena was spotted at several locations around Bellingham this week while a major studio feature film production continues across the area. BMN has not confirmed…
Emergency Crews Responding to Expanded Traffic Collision at Mount Baker Highway and East Smith Road
Emergency crews responded Friday evening to an expanded traffic collision at the Mount Baker Highway and East Smith Road roundabout. Multiple fire and EMS units were…
Planet Fitness Bellingham Permit Reveals Larger Former JOANN Location
Planet Fitness appears to have mixed up the address for its future Bellingham gym. A newly located city permit shows the club is planned for the…
J.Crew Factory Plans New Bellingham Store Near CVS in Sehome Village
J.Crew Factory appears headed to Bellingham after a new city permit identified the retailer as the tenant for a new store at or adjacent to the…
New survey finds many Washington farmworkers report lower earnings under overtime law
A new survey of 643 Washington farmworkers found many respondents affected by the state’s agricultural overtime law reported earning less and working fewer hours.
Guest Contribution: SAHARA PIZZA – LYNDEN REVIEW
A first look at Sahara Pizza’s new Lynden location in Bender Plaza, including its pizza, service, atmosphere and menu.
Lynden Police Arrest Lynnwood Man in Alleged $60,000 Scam Investigation
A 30-year-old Lynnwood man was arrested after Lynden police said an alleged online scam resulted in a local resident losing approximately $60,000.
Lynden Exploring Possible Kratom Ban Following Action in Bellingham and Mount Vernon
Bellingham Metro News first contacted Lynden City Councilmember Gary Bode about locally available kratom and 7-OH products. The city has since begun researching possible restrictions.
Bellingham City Council Unanimously Approves Citywide Kratom Sales Ban in 7-0 Vote
Bellingham City Council unanimously approved an emergency ordinance banning the preparation, distribution and sale of kratom products within city limits in a 7-0 vote Monday.
Tractor Supply Proposed on 13.6-Acre Meridian Street Site in Bellingham
A Tractor Supply development is being proposed on a 13.6-acre property along Meridian Street near Horton Road in north Bellingham, with city records connecting the project…
