News for Community
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Bellingham, WA—The Portal Container Village will open for the 2026 season on Friday, May 1st, bringing a new season of activity to Bellingham’s downtown waterfront.
The Port will once again host a lineup of signature events including Shoestring Circus,
Northwest Tune-Up, and the Noisy Waters Mural Festival.
The waterfront event season begins with a free ‘Party on the Pier’ May 8th from 7-10 pm ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Community, Press Release
Thursday, April 16, 2026
APRIL 16, 2026, WHATCOM COUNTY, WASH. — Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) has been selected as one of 300 libraries to participate in the fourth and final round of Libraries Transforming Communities: Accessible Small and Rural Communities, an American Library Association (ALA) initiative that provides community engagement and accessibility resources to small and rural libraries to help them ...read more
Categories: Human Interest, Press Release, Community
Monday, April 13, 2026
The Whatcom Family YMCA has once again received the prestigious Praesidium Accreditation®, renewing its commitment to the highest standards in abuse prevention and youth safety. With this achievement, the Whatcom Family YMCA is among the first 11 YMCAs across the country to receive reaccreditation.
This distinction reflects not just a moment in time, but a continued dedication to protecting the ...read more
Categories: Community, Press Release, Human Interest
Monday, April 13, 2026
LYNDEN, WASHINGTON – The Northwest Washington Fair is excited to announce that Hawaiian country singer, Maoli, will take the stage this summer! Known for his laid-back island sound, he will perform on Sunday, August 16, at 7:00 PM as part of the Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series. Presented by Mokuʻāina A Wakinekona Hawaiian Civic Club.
Rising star and Maui native, Maoli is ...read more
Categories: Press Release, Community
