Have you ever wondered how local government really works? At a recent Whatcom County Charter Review Commission meeting, citizens and commissioners wrestled with tough questions about fairness, transparency, and how to improve local governance for everyone.
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Sliced: Bellingham’s Local Gem Serving Up Flavor, Family, and Fun—Every Day of the Week
Paid Promotion: If you’re looking for a place in Bellingham that serves made-from-scratch meals with heart, flair, and a whole lot of flavor, welcome to Sliced.
Anacortes Rite Aid Among New Round of Store Closures in Washington State as Chain Liquidates
The Rite Aid in Anacortes is one of several Washington state stores set to close as the bankrupt pharmacy chain continues its nationwide liquidation.
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 unique property. Chloe Anne
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 site on Bakerview Road.
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 Cordata Parkway.
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 age-old question that makes everyone squirm: “Who gets paid what, and why?”
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 record label and store in Bellingham, Washington, built from the ground up by a young artist with a dream