VSH CPAs Announces Promotions of Summer Mitchell and Olivia Hanson to Senior Accountant
BELLINGHAM, Wash., September 8, 2026 — VSH CPAs has promoted Summer Mitchell, MBA, and Olivia Hanson, CPA, to Senior Accountant, effective July 1, 2026. The promotions reflect the continued growth of the firm’s tax practice and its ongoing investment in its people. Summer Mitchell is a member of VSH’s International Tax team, where she works with businesses and individuals on U.S. and international tax matters. She works with clients on tax compliance, cross-border expansion and business
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Unity Care NW Names Bonnie Ross CEO, Honors Retired Leader Jodi Joyce
BELLINGHAM, WA — Unity Care NW is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors has appointed Bonnie Ross as Chief Executive Officer, effective October 5, 2026. Bonnie has served as interim CEO since June and joined Unity Care NW in February 2021 as Chief Financial & Compliance Officer. Bonnie brings 20 years of leadership experience in finance, compliance, and operations, most of it with community health centers. Before coming to Unity Care NW, she served as CEO of Klamath Health Partnership, a rural
VSH CPAs Announces Madison Price Zender Will Join Partnership in 2027
BELLINGHAM, Wash., October 1, 2026 — VSH CPAs has announced that Madison Price Zender, CPA, MPAcc, will be promoted from Principal to Partner, effective January 2027. The promotion recognizes Price Zender’s leadership within the firm and her continued contributions to VSH’s clients and community. The announcement comes as Price Zender was recently named a 2026 Professional Woman of the Year by Whatcom Women in Business. The annual awards recognize women who demonstrate professional achievement, community
Sustainable Connections to co-open Fourth Freedge at Sumas Library
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (Sept. 30, 2026) — Sustainable Connections, in partnership with the Whatcom County Library System, will open its fourth Freedge (free community refrigerator) in Sumas on September 30, 2026. The Freedge will provide Sumas residents with a convenient source of free and wholesome food while helping redirect surplus from local businesses and farms. By giving edible food a second life rather than sending it to the landfill, the project supports both food access and waste reduction.
Brown & Brown’s 15th-annual Turkey Drive feeds local residents
Whatcom County residents and businesses may help their neighbors in need by supporting the 15th-annual Turkey Drive conducted by Brown & Brown Insurance Services. The Turkey Drive runs through Nov. 11 to help local families struggling with higher costs, unexpected expenses and job layoffs, according to Alex Bogaard, president of the Lynden and Seattle offices of Brown & Brown Insurance Services. Cash, checks and online donations are sought to purchase turkeys and chickens for those in need within our
COMCAST AND LIGHTHOUSE MISSION MINISTRIES EXPAND PARTNERSHIP TO HELP PEOPLE GET READY FOR WORK
30 New Laptops Valued at Nearly $20,000 Will Help People Experiencing Homelessness Build Digital Skills and Pursue Employment Opportunities BELLINGHAM, Washington, September 21, 2026 — Comcast and Lighthouse Mission Ministries today announced the latest expansion of their longstanding partnership to help people experiencing homelessness in Whatcom County gain the technology, digital skills, and resources they need to pursue employment and greater independence. As part of the partnership, Comcast is
Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Opens 51st Season with ‘Star-Cross’d Dreams'
Ravel’s Boléro, virtuosic violin, and the whimsical artistry of Shoestring Circus bring adreamlike afternoon to Mount Baker Theatre [BELLINGHAM, WA]— The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra (BSO) launches its 51st season,Legends & Sonnets, on Sunday, October 4, with Star-Cross’d Dreams, an afternoon of music,movement, romance, and imagination at Bellingham’s historic Mount Baker Theatre.Led by Music Director Yaniv Attar, the 3 p.m. concert explores the many ways music can evokelonging, passion, fantasy, and
City of Bellingham establishes Urban Transformation Strategist to support businesses
Mayor Kim Lund has created a new position on her team, Urban Transformation Strategist, and named longtime planning staffer Darby Galligan to fill it. The concierge-style role is designed to reduce hurdles to entrepreneurship, business expansion, and job creation, and is a key part of the Mayor's June 15 Executive Order to advance economic opportunity by supporting both existing employers and new investment. The Urban Transformation Strategist will: Help businesses, developers, investors, artists,
Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing promotes 3 to manager posts
Barron Heating AC Electrical & Plumbing recently promoted three employees to management positions. Jamie Markoski, a nine-year Barron employee, moved up to Advertising & Content Manager. She is leading the company’s advertising and content execution across all service divisions. Adam Richardson was promoted to Electrical Division Manager. A four-year employee, Richardson leads the division’s day-to-day service and installation operations. Four-year employee Lauren Winstead was promoted to
Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerce and Whatcom Young Professionals Announce 2026 Top 7 Under 40
Seven emerging leaders recognized for their professional accomplishments, community involvement and contributions to Whatcom County BELLINGHAM, WA – The Bellingham Regional Chamber of Commerceand Whatcom Young Professionalsannounce the 2026 winners of the Top 7 Under 40, an annual celebration of young professionals in Whatcom County. Awardees will be honored at the Top 7 Under 40 Awardssponsored by Barron Home Serviceson October 15. The 2026 Top 7 Under 40 are: Erin Dahlman-Oeth, Program
The Northwest Washington Fair Wraps Up Another Successful Year with Animals, Fair Food, Entertainment, and More
LYNDEN, WASHINGTON – The Northwest Washington Fair once again wrapped up a successful 10-day run from August 13-22, 2026. With ideal weather throughout the Fair, Whatcom County residents and visitors from near and far came together to enjoy all-star entertainment, Fair food, adorable animals, carnival rides, shopping, community connections, and so much more. From the employees and volunteers who worked behind the scenes to the exhibitors, vendors, sponsors, performers, and fairgoers who filled the grounds,
