Alvin Helms named interim CEO at Lighthouse Mission Ministries
Alvin Helms, who has more than 35 years of experience in ministry and leadership roles in nonprofit and community organization, has been named interim Chief Executive Officer at Bellingham-based Lighthouse Mission Ministries. Helms will serve in the transition role as outgoing CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis prepares for his last day June 30, according to Sam Mullen, chair of the Lighthouse Mission’s Board of Trustees. Erchinger-Davis has served as CEO the last 10 years. Helms will continue to serve as pastor
Uber Returns to Bellingham International Airport and Bellingham Cruise Terminal After Four-Year Absence
Bellingham, WA— Bellingham International Airport (BLI), operated by the Port of Bellingham, today announced that Uber will resume rideshare service at the airport and the Bellingham Cruise Terminal beginning June 15, 2026. The agreement restores a convenient, on-demand transportation option that has been unavailable to BLI travelers since Uber withdrew service on May 1, 2021, a span of more than four years. “Bringing Uber back to our airport and cruise terminal after more than four years is an important
Mount Baker Theatre Announces the Record Breaking 2026-2027 Centennial Season
Bellingham, WA — Mount Baker Theatre (MBT) unveiled its 2026–2027 Centennial Season today, announcing the largest season in the theatre’s history. The season will bring more than 35 national and international tours to the historic Main Stage, including six Broadway tours. Featuring a wide range of performing arts, the season reflects the theatre’s century-long commitment of enriching and connecting the community to exceptional and dynamic performances. This record breaking Centennial Season is made
WECU and Kulshan Are Turning Up the Volume at Trackside This Summer
Season-Long Partnership Brings Free Music, Community Events, and Nonprofit Support to the Bellingham Waterfront BELLINGHAM, WA — This summer, WECU and Kulshan Brewing are teaming up to bring an exciting season of music, community connection, and waterfront experiences to Trackside Beer Garden. Together, the organizations will present more than 40 events from May through September, creating a vibrant gathering place centered around free entertainment, local nonprofits, and community celebration. At the
WECU Launches First-Ever Affinity Debit Card with the Bellingham Bells
BELLINGHAM, WA — WECU has officially launched its first-ever affinity debit card in partnership with the Bellingham Bells, giving members a new way to show community pride while supporting local youth baseball. The new WECU Bells Card features an exclusive Bellingham Bells design and is available with WECU Spend Free and Spend Plus checking accounts. Affinity cards are widely used throughout the financial industry, often tied to universities, sports teams, and community organizations. WECU’s new program
Three Whatcom County educators win $5,000 awards
Whatcom County teachers Chifundo Vis and Beverly Williams received Educator of the Year Awards and $5,000 prizes May 27 from the third-annual Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program. Also, band director Kenneth Quehrn was presented with a special $5,000 award for his dedication and perseverance despite flooding that damaged his home twice in the last four years. The $5,000 awards are split with half going to the educators and half for use in their schools. All three honorees exemplify the
The Overlooked Superpower of Small Businesses: Data Governance That Works
Picture your local Bellingham bakery. They track customer birthdays for discounts, manage payroll, and store supplier details. That’s data governance in motion—even if they don’t call it that. At its core, data governance means setting up rules and systems for how your business collects, stores, and protects data. For small businesses, it’s not about bureaucracy—it’s about survival. TL;DR Data governance is simply about managing your business information responsibly and securely. For small businesses,
