News for Community

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 26, 2024
ABC Recycling to remove metal from Bellingham’s waterfront and shut down operations  ABC Recycling will permanently shut down operations on Bellingham’s waterfront due to ongoing concerns about ABC’s ability to comply with the terms of their lease, especially environmental standards. The Port Commission approved a lease termination agreement with ABC Recycling this afternoon.  “We are unhappy ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
WECU is pleased to announce its partnership with the Lighthouse Mission in their construction of a new 300-bed facility in Bellingham located at 910 W. Holly Street. The project began with demolishing the previous structure in early 2023 and is expected to take approximately 18 months to complete.  Recognizing the critical need for additional resources to support the homeless population in our ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
  At Silverado, VIP can mean Very Important People or Very Important Pooches! Join us for this special social event, where we’ll celebrate with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.  Bring your canine companion, dressed to the nines, and walk the red carpet. The dog voted best dressed will receive a prize!  Pets must be friendly and have updated vaccines.RSVP to the front deskby Monday, ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 14, 2024
     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
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
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: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, March 07, 2024
March 1, 2024 –  Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) is partnering with the Washington State Department of Health to provide free naloxone kits to community members in need. The kits are available at WCLS's 10 branch locations. Supplies are limited but will be refilled periodically as long as WCLS can obtain additional doses. “We are thrilled to have our county library system as another access ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Thursday, March 07, 2024
Fun for all ages celebrating the arrival of spring will take place March 30-31 during Easter at the Farm at Whatcom County’s Bellewood Farms & Distillery.  Photo opportunities with the Easter Bunny – great for sharing with family and friends – will be offered from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 30, and Sunday, March 31.Both days also will include live music by Lynden-based Queen’s Bluegrass ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release
Thursday, February 29, 2024
A nomination deadline is approaching for a new award that honors excellence in Whatcom County public school teachers.The Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program will honor multiple teachers and present $5,000 to the winning nominee. Nominations were opened on Jan. 1 at https://bbrownexcellenceineducation.org and will close on March 31, 2024.“This award will be a platform for students ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Thursday, February 29, 2024
THE EVENTBTC invites our business and industry partners to the 2024 Career & Internship Fairs, to be held Tuesday, April 9th - Thursday, April 11, in the campus cafeteria. This invitation extends to all business and industry partners that have internship and career opportunities within the following fields:NURSING & ALLIED HEALTHTUESDAY, APRIL 9TH FROM 11 AM – 1 PMNursing (RN, LPN-RN, PN)Nursing ...read more
Categories: Education, Press Release, Community, Human Interest
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
The Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is offering scholarships ranging from $500to $2000 to students pursuing a career that supports the agriculture industry along withstudents who have demonstrated leadership skills and been involved in the NorthwestWashington Fair.  The Northwest Washington Fair Foundation is a 501C3 non-profit that supportsagricultural education and the enhancement and ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Press Release
Wednesday, February 28, 2024
As Bellingham & Whatcom County grow, so too does our need for housing. And Whatcom County is growing for a reason – people love the quality of life that this place can cultivate, provided you can find safe, affordable housing. At the heart of our communities are our unique neighborhoods and the people living in them.  Our Housing and Smart Growth Program is tirelessly working to support these ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Thursday, February 15, 2024
By Donald Margulies Director: Ann Smith Performances: March 29 – April 14, 2024This show contains some minimal swearing, adult conversations, some sexual content.Connecticut. Informal dinner party. Fabulous food. Two middle-aged, married couples.Karen and Gabe, food critics, are steadfast and ready to “grow old and fat together” with their longtime best friends Beth and Tom. One problem. Beth ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
Monday, January 08, 2024
Nominations are now being accepted for a new award that honors excellence in Whatcom County public school teachers.The Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program will honor multiple teachers and present $5,000 to the winning nominee. Nominations were opened on Jan. 1 at https://bbrownexcellenceineducation.org and will close on March 31, 2024.“This award will be a platform for students to ...read more
Categories: Community, Human Interest, Education, Press Release
Sunday, September 17, 2023
Are you dreaming of starting a business, but a lack of capital is holding you back? Well, you're not alone. Many aspiring entrepreneurs have great ideas but may not have the funds to make them a reality. But don't be discouraged. With the right approach, you can build and grow a profitable business with limited resources. In this article, we explore proven strategies to start a business on a ...read more
Categories: Chamber, Community, Economic, General News Article, Press Release
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: Community, General News Article, Chamber, Fun Facts, Press Release