The Whatcom Business Alliance (WBA) has unveiled the finalists for the 38th Annual Whatcom Business Awards, set to take place on March 27, 2025.
Breaking News
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.
Pickford Film Center Expands in Downtown Bellingham
Pickford Film Center (PFC), a beloved cornerstone of Downtown Bellingham’s arts and culture scene since 1998, is set to expand with a second location, thanks to a commercial property loan from Bank of the Pacific.
Whatcom Family YMCA’s Campbell Phillips Elected Youth Governor for Washington State’s 78th Youth Legislature
The Whatcom Family YMCA is proud to announce that Campbell Phillips, a member of its Youth and Government (YAG) delegation, has been elected Youth Governor for Washington State’s 78th Youth Legislature.
El Rey Night Club and Restaurant Hosts Super Bowl LIX Viewing Party to Celebrate New Indian Cuisine
To celebrate this exciting expansion, El Rey is hosting a Super Bowl LIX viewing party on Sunday, February 9th. With multiple screens, game-day specials, and an electric atmosphere, the event will be a perfect blend of sports excitement and the restaurant’s vibrant nightlife.
Miami Heat Trade Jimmy Butler to Golden State Warriors in Blockbuster Deal
In a stunning move, the Miami Heat are finalizing a trade to send six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors in exchange for Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a protected first-round pick.
Severe Cold Weather Alert Issued for Western Washington
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Seattle has issued a cold weather advisory for parts of Western Washington, warning residents of dangerously low temperatures expected overnight.
Three Arrested in Kendall Drug Bust; Deputies Seize Fentanyl, Firearms
Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office deputies recently wrapped up two separate drug investigations in Kendall, leading to the arrest of three individuals and the confiscation of significant amounts of narcotics, cash, and illegal firearms.
Latino Businesses in Whatcom County Join ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ Strike
Many Latino-owned businesses in Whatcom County are closing their doors on Monday, February 3, in solidarity with the nationwide ‘A Day Without Immigrants’ strike.
Bellingham Entrepreneur Launches Floating iPhone Case After Boating Mishap
What started as a family boating trip on Lake Whatcom turned into a groundbreaking invention for Bellingham resident Andrew Payne. Payne, along with his father, developed the iFloat, a waterproof and floating iPhone case, after a mishap that sent his mother’s phone plunging into the lake.