The latest reporting, breaking news and updates from Bellingham Metro News.
Bellingham Waterfront: A Growing Gem on the Bay
The Bellingham Waterfront is new but rapidly growing. Chris Erdmann and his partner, Stacey Graves—brokers at Blu(.)ink—gave me the honor of checking out this beautiful and…
Bellingham Dutch Bros Coffee Update — Early Plans Face Zoning and Environmental Challenges
What is the hold up? Dutch Bros Coffee is in the early stages of planning a new drive-thru location in Bellingham, filing a pre-application for a…
Chick-fil-A Responds to City of Bellingham’s Permit Review for Cordata Parkway Location
Chick-fil-A has formally responded to the City of Bellingham’s plan review comments as the fast-food giant continues its pursuit to open a new location at 4030…
Whatcom County Charter Review: Halfway Through the Rulebook Overhaul
Picture 15 Whatcom County residents, clutching notebooks and coffee mugs, gathered in libraries and community halls to rewrite the county’s governing charter.
Whatcom County Charter Review: Money Talks (But How Much Should It?)
In the government office space in the Executive Building across from the Whatcom County Courthouse on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, the Charter Review Commission tackled the…
Ready to Shape Your Whatcom County? Your Chance to Lead Starts Now!
Tired of feeling like your voice doesn't matter? What if you could directly influence the decisions that impact your everyday life right here in Whatcom County?
Black Noise Records: A Community Built on Music and Friendship
When you can count on your friends, and they can count on you, the impossible becomes possible. That’s exactly what’s happening at Black Noise Records, a…
Together on the Streets: The Strength of Community in Homelessness
Together on the Streets: The Strength of Community in Homelessness
Spirited Debates and Accessibility Concerns Dominate Whatcom County Charter Commission Meeting
The Whatcom County Charter Commission's recent meeting was its most efficient session to date, packed with passionate discussions on proposed amendments, elected official salaries, and the…
A Vision for a City of Lynden Flag: Honoring History with Simplicity
What would a flag for the City of Lynden look like? One idea envisions a simple yet meaningful design that pays tribute to the town’s heritage…
Woods Coffee at Boulevard Park Targeted in Break-In Amid Fairhaven Crime Wave in Bellingham
The Woods Coffee location at Boulevard Park temporarily closed Monday morning after a break-in, marking another incident in a string of crimes affecting businesses in the…
New Dutch Bros Coffee Planned for Bellingham—But Hurdles Remain
A new Dutch Bros Coffee could soon arrive at 451 W Bakerview Rd in Bellingham, but the project faces zoning and environmental challenges before it can…
