News for Human Interest

Provided by Stacey Snodgrass, General Manager of Express Employment Professionals of Bellingham, Washington.Most U.S. hiring decision-makers are looking toward hiring opportunities in 2024 with a positive mindset (79%) — most often citing feelings of optimism, hopefulness, and confidence, according to a new Express Employment Professionals-Harris Poll survey.Expectations for increasing hiring ...read more

With a new facility on the horizon, Lighthouse Mission Ministries will celebrate its 101st year in serving and providing hope to the homeless in Whatcom County with A Brighter Tomorrow Gala & Auction on May 11.The evening at the Ferndale Events Center, 5715 Barrett Road, will include a delicious dinner, heartwarming stories and opportunities to support neighbors who are homeless, according to Hans ...read more

Whatcom among counties approved for low-interest federal disaster loans  (WCSO-DEM) Small non-farm businesses and Whatcom County businesses that suffered “economic injury” resulting from extreme heat between March 15 and July 31 in 2023 are now eligible to apply for low interest federal disaster loans. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) recently announced that businesses in Whatcom ...read more

Newsweek selected No Two Persons for its Best Books of 2023 list. The magazine’s Senior Editor Meredith Wolf called it: “A breathtaking novel about the power a book can have. It takes you inside the hearts of a complex web of broken personalities, empowered and made whole by the same book. The characters brought to life are delicately interwoven throughout, forming a seamless, beautiful fabric.” ...read more

From rap recording artist to film star, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges is undeniably multi-talented and we are thrilled to welcome him to our 2024 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series.  As a recording artist, he has sold more than 24 million albums worldwide, thanks to the blockbuster success of such singles as “Stand Up,” “Get Back,” “Southern Hospitality,” “Number One Spot,” “Money ...read more

     The Blaine Chamber of Commerce announces a significant update regarding the highly anticipated Oysterfest event. Originally scheduled for May 18th, Oysterfest will now be joining forces with the Harbor Harvest Festival and will take place on October 12th.  This decision comes as a proactive measure in response to the increased likelihood of red tide occurrences during the ...read more

The Northwest Washington Fair is excited to add Banda Los Recoditos, a renowned Mexican banda ensemble, to our 2024 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series. They proudly mark over three decades of musical prowess since their inception in 1989 in Mazatlán, Sinaloa.  Founded by a group of close friends and family members of the legendary Banda El Recodo, spearheaded by Cruz Lizárraga, ...read more