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Thursday, July 25, 2024
Bellingham, WA — Prepare for an extraordinary evening as Black Violincommemorates 20 years of musical innovation with their BV20: Then & Now tour, coming to Mount Baker Theatre on Wednesday, October 9, 2024. This groundbreaking duo, renowned for their genre-defying fusion of classical music and hip-hop rhythms, is set to captivate audiences with live performances across the country once again this ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Sustainable Connections is excited to announce the second annual Coffee Crawl. All August long, explore locally owned coffee shops and cafes on the Coffee Crawl, part of the Think Local First quest pass hosted by Visit Bellingham & Whatcom County. The Coffee Crawl is a digital passport program designed to percolate the senses and support locally owned businesses all in the same cup of goodness. ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Pacific Financial Corporation (OTCQX: PFLC), (“Pacific Financial”) or the (“Company”), the holding company for Bank of the Pacific (the “Bank”), has announced the recent appointment of Peter (Pete) Dworkin to the Pacific Financial Corporation Board of Directors, and to the Board of Bank of the Pacific.
Mr. Dworkin is a highly regarded attorney and brings more than 24 years of legal experience to ...read more
Categories: Press Release
Thursday, July 18, 2024
We are excited to announce the launch of the Whatcom Community Health Insights (WCHI) data platform, which lets community members track a range of public health data specifically about people living in Whatcom County. Topics include things like education, housing security, safety, air and water quality, and youth and adult quality of life.
This resource is intended to:
Make data easily ...read more
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Thursday, July 18, 2024
Organizations and businesses in Bellingham and Whatcom County can now apply for grants through the City of Bellingham and Whatcom County. Grant funds can be used to develop and market new or ongoing events that will generate economic activity, leading to increased hotel stays in the city and county. Funding is limited to activities that are open to the public and draw visitors to Bellingham and ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
TheDahlia,Day Spa & Art Gallery, Relax Rejuvenate Repeat at Your Local RetreatBellingham,WA–July 17, 2024 - Sehome/Yorkneighborhoodbusiness, The Dahlia Day Spa and Art Gallery is nestledwithintheoldKVOS-TVbuilding on Ellis Street (nowknownasEllis Station), where guestscanindulgeinarangeofluxuriousspaservices,includingresort-quality Ayurvedicskinandbodycare,rejuvenatingfacials, lash/brow ...read more
Categories: Community, Fun Facts, Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release, Economic
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Come play BINGO at the Corner Taphouse in Fairhaven.
Sponsored by Work OpportunitiesWednesday, July 31st 7 p.m.
1125 Finnegan Way #103
One dollar from every alcoholic beverage purchase will be donated to support people with disabilities on their employment paths!
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) is excited to sponsor the upcoming West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game at Joe Martin Field in partnership with the Bellingham Bells.
The All-Star Game on July 17 will showcase talented players representing each of the league’s teams and will be broadcast live on the MLB network, the MLB app, and MLB.TV. The two-day extravaganza begins on July 16 with a ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, July 11, 2024
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism (BWCT) is excited to sponsor the upcoming West Coast League (WCL) All-Star Game at Joe Martin Field in partnership with the Bellingham Bells. The All-Star Game on July 17 will showcase talented players representing each of the league’s teams and will be broadcast live on the MLB network, the MLB app, and MLB.TV.
The two-day extravaganza begins on July 16 with ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Food-Drive-Friday is planned for Aug. 9 at the Northwest Washington Fair in Lynden, giving fairgoers an opportunity for free admission while helping thousands of hungry people in Whatcom County.Sponsored by Brown & Brown Insurance Services, Food Drive Friday offers free admission (normally $15 for adults, $13 for seniors 62+ and $10 for children 6-12) to the fair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, July 09, 2024
Bellingham Whatcom County Tourism, in collaboration with the Port of Bellingham and Seattle FIFA World Cup 2026, will host a free Team USA Watch Party for the women’s soccer match between USA and Germany on Sunday, July 28 at Kulshan Trackside Beer Garden.Visitors and locals are invited to cheer on their team while enjoying the newly revitalized waterfront in Downtown Bellingham. The ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, July 02, 2024
Farmtunes, an eight-week series of free outdoor concerts featuring bluegrass, folk and country music, begins Friday, July 5 at Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery.The family friendly concerts from 6-9 p.m. Fridays present artists from throughout the Pacific Northwest. Farmtunes line up is as follows:
July 5: The traditional bluegrass of Lynden-based Queen’s Bluegrass.
July 12: Folk ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, June 27, 2024
For over 20 years, Sustainable Connections has highlighted local green homes as a part of their popular Green Home Tours & Talks.
The tours are returning this year as a free pop-up series, providing multiple dates and locations throughout the remainder of the year where participants can learn about the technology and techniques that are implemented in the most sustainable homes in our ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Wines of Whatcom and Blue Skies for Children proudly present the 5th Annual Grand Tasting, a celebration of the finest wines from Whatcom and Skagit County. This event will take place on Saturday, August 17, 2024 and promises an evening of select wine tasting, live entertainment, and community support.Attendees will have the opportunity to sample an impressive selection of wines from the region's ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Brews, Blues & BBQ, Special Fourth of July Event, Sunday Dinner Jazz
Hotel Bellwether in Bellingham is excited to announce that its iconic annual summer music series Blues, Brews and BBQ will return this summer every Thursday from June 27th to September 5th, with a special Fourth of July event and the best seat in the house to view the firework show over Bellingham Bay. Taking place on the ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Bellingham’s Northwest Youth Services is excited to announce the launch of their Love Warriors Movement. A Movement to end youth and young adult homelessness in Skagit and Whatcom Counties.
The term Love Warrior was coined by Dr. Cornel West. “Love Warriors are those who have decided to cut radically against the grain and attempt to engage in forms of care and concern for others. They have a ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Get ready to rev your engines as Demolition Derby makes a triumphant return to the 2024 Northwest Washington Fair, kicking off the Grandstand lineup on August 8 and 9. Organized by the Whatcom County Demo Derby Club, a dedicated group passionate about delivering this exhilarating show to fairgoers each summer.
Tickets for the 7 p.m. Grandstand shows will be available to the public starting at 8 ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
The only thing more recognizable than Ace Frehley’s signature “Spaceman” makeup is his guitar playing, and we can't wait to welcome Ace, performing KISS hits to our 2024 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series. Those thundering riffs and singable solos have enshrined him as one of the most influential, inspiring, and impactful musicians of all-time. Simply put, rock ‘n’ roll and heavy ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 15, 2024
“Live legacy in the making” (Rolling Stone) Chris Janson is joining the 2024 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series on August 15 at 7pm at the Northwest Washington Fair.
Chris Janson is a multi-platinum recording artist, celebrated entertainer, multi-instrumentalist and award-winning country singer/songwriter.The ACM Award winner has collected prestigious accolades that place him ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Texas-based band, Leeland, made of singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Leeland Mooring alongside guitarist and co-writer Casey Moore, are set to take the stage at the Northwest Washington Fair as part of the 2024 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series.
Leeland will be performing their Contemporary Christian Music on Wednesday, August 14, at 7 pm.
Leeland came to the ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
We're delighted to feature the Lynden PRCA Rodeo in our upcoming 2024 lineup, promising an unforgettable experience for rodeo enthusiasts. Mark your calendars for August 12 and 13 at 7pm to immerse yourself in the excitement of everyone's favorite rodeo – a must-attend event of the summer.
Witness the prowess of nationally ranked cowboys and cowgirls, showcasing their skills in an electrifying ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
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
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 07, 2023
You don't need a college degree to be successful in the business world. In fact, many of today's most successful entrepreneurs have little or no formal education. With hard work and dedication, anyone can rise to the top and become a powerful force in their industry — even without a degree. The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce provides several resources for small business owners, and ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
Thursday, October 20, 2022
Being a successful small business owner requires wearing many hats — and one of the most important is that of effective communicator and collaborator. After all, no business can function without clear and open communication between all parties involved. If you're not already doing so, here are a few key reasons courtesy of the Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce why you should start paying ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Fun Facts, Press Release, Community, General News Article
