Loca Mocha in Sumas is built on family legacy and community spirit. Despite challenges like COVID and flooding, Nicole Sandoval expanded her shop into a welcoming space with breakfast, games, and more. Her passion for serving Sumas continues to grow! #LocaMocha #SumasWA #CommunityFirst
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Magenta Wave: A Local Band with Big Dreams and Lifelong Dedication
Hailing from our backyard, Magenta Wave is a band with a vision that reaches far beyond local stages. Yet, despite their big dreams, their roots remain firmly planted in the community that helped shape them.
Grant’s Burgers in Lynden Rolls Out Beef Tallow Fries
Grant’s Burgers, a Lynden favorite, just spiced things up by switching to beef tallow for frying its famous fries. After a big hit at their Ferndale and Bellingham spots, the Lynden crew’s jumping on board, bringing that rich, old-school flavor to town.
Bellingham City Council to Explore Middle Housing Solutions and More at Upcoming Meetings
The Bellingham City Council is set to tackle a range of community-focused topics at its meetings on Monday, February 24, 2025, offering residents a chance to engage with key issues like housing, tree protection, homelessness, water conservation, and waste management.
Faber Construction Leads Development of Woburn Street Operations Center to Boost Bellingham’s Public Works Efficiency
Faber Construction is spearheading the development of the Woburn Street Operations Center, a cutting-edge facility set to enhance the City of Bellingham’s Public Works operations.
Bellingham Police Department Cracks Down on Traffic Violations in Overnight Safety Push
The Bellingham Police Department (BPD) showcased its commitment to road safety with an intensive traffic enforcement operation spanning Friday night into Saturday morning, February 22-23, 2025.
Local Podcast Highlights Crime, Homelessness, and Jail Issues in Whatcom County
A recent episode of The Urban Outcast, hosted by Marc Urban, featured an in-depth interview with Lyle Sorenson, a local realtor, radio personality, and community advocate. Uploaded this week, the podcast delves into pressing issues facing Whatcom County, including rising crime, homelessness, and the longstanding jail crisis.
Bellingham’s Mi Rancho Meat Market: A Local Latino Business Thriving in Whatcom County
Just minutes north of downtown Bellingham, Mi Rancho Meat Market has become a staple in Whatcom County’s Latino food scene. Offering a full-scale meat market, taqueria, bakery, and grocery store
81-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Submerged Vehicle at Hamilton Park Boat Launch near Stanwood
An 81-year-old man was found dead inside a vehicle pulled from the water at the Hamilton Park boat launch on Monday.
Miracle Jones: From Braids to Community Events, A Journey of Passion in Bellingham
In October 2020, Miracle Jones had no business plans or goals for staying in Whatcom County. She decided it was time to move back to her hometown of LA. Miracle posted on Britslist, hoping to achieve enough gas for the drive. Little did she know the requests would never stop coming.