News for Community

North Coast Credit Union is closing its Bellingham branch at 3250 Northwest Ave. on Feb. 28, one of the final steps in the sale of the property to the City of Bellingham. North Coast agreed in 2024 to sell its 31,056-square-foot property to facilitate additional affordable housing in the Birchwood Neighborhood. The City of Bellingham previously had purchased an adjacent parcel at 3300 Northwest ...read more

  Whatcom Dispute Resolution Center is pleased to announce the launch of the 2025 Youth Peace Poetry Contest.  Sponsored by Village Books, the Youth Peace Poetry contest invites Whatcom County youth, ages 4-18, to get creative and use poetry and other forms of written word to explore peaceful conflict resolution.  Themes of past poems have included resolving conflict, talking things out, ...read more

New Year's Resolution #1: Have Fun!   Race Week is here to help make your new year's resolution a reality July 21-25, 2025 in Bellingham! You'll race, party, and play at the region's most fun summer camp, with party themes that include Do Si Do, Christmas in July, and the fan favorite, ABBA!   We have the FUN covered and now it's up to you to wrangle up your favorite crew and get them on ...read more

United Way of Whatcom County is thrilled to host their first ever fundraising Cornhole Tournament in Partnership with UpperLeft Cornhole on March 29th, 2025. Show off your cornhole skills, bid on fabulous silent auction items, and compete for cash prizes while raising money for a great cause! All proceeds from this event will benefit United Way of Whatcom County, helping to support critical ...read more

The Northwest Washington Fair is thrilled to welcome country music sensation, Jake Owen, to the 2025 Bank of the Pacific Grandstand Entertainment Series.Owen will take the stage on Wednesday, August 13 at 7:00 PM. This show is presented by Manna Insurance Group. With ten No.1 hit singles and over 3 billion U.S. on-demand streams, Jake Owen has ascended to stardom as a mainstay country staple. ...read more

The Brown & Brown Excellence in Education Award Program will expand in 2025 to honor Whatcom County teachers from private schools and public schools.Brown & Brown Insurance Services, which has an office in Lynden, introduced the award this year for public-school teachers in Whatcom County. Six finalists were honored in a special program last May at Jansen Art Center in Lynden. Susan Kelley, a ...read more

Stepping into the world of franchising is like embarking on an exhilarating journey filled with opportunities and challenges. Imagine holding the keys to a business model that blends entrepreneurial freedom with the support of an established brand. However, as with any significant venture, the path to success is paved with critical decisions and meticulous planning. From harnessing cutting-edge ...read more