Lynden Chevron (8195 Guide Meridian Rd.) is now under new ownership, bringing lower gas prices and an expanded selection of snacks and drinks.
Fernando Gonzalez
Published: March 10, 2025 | Updated: March 10, 2025 1 minute read
Lynden Chevron signage. Photo by Fernando Gonzalez.
LYNDEN, WASHINGTON. – Lynden Chevron (8195 Guide Meridian Rd.) is now under new ownership, bringing lower gas prices and an expanded selection of snacks and drinks. Owned by Parm and managed by Lacey, with team members Melissa and Jeremy, the station is striving to be more competitive.
Under of the same owners as Lynden Arco, Bender Market, and Birch Bay Arco, the location also features Domino’s Pizza and sits near downtown Lynden and the Guide Meridian commercial district. Stop by to check out the improvements.
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.
