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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

The sixth-annual Drive for Joy event, presented Saturday, Dec. 7 in Bellingham by Lighthouse Mission Ministries, will collect new and practical gifts for people who are homeless.This drive-through and drop-off event is moving to a parking lot at 839 W. Holly St., near the Lighthouse Mission’s new building, according to President and CEO Hans Erchinger-Davis. Staff and volunteers will direct people ...read more

Lighthouse Mission Ministries in Bellingham is seeking volunteers and donations for its 101st Thanksgiving dinner, offered to hundreds of hungry and/or homeless people in the community.The Lighthouse Mission’s Thanksgiving dinner will be served by dozens of volunteers from 12-2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 28 in its recently opened building at 1312 F St. Anyone who is hungry is welcome. Lighthouse Mission ...read more

Our once a year, seasonal promotion is back! Purchase a $200 gift card good toward any of our luxurious rooms for any night, and receive $50 to spend at any of the four unique merchants that make their home in our historic building. Promotion runs November 1, 2024 through January 15, 2025. That means, lunch or breakfast at Avenue Bread, drinks at Overflow Taps, a gift or best-selling book from ...read more

As National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October) (NDEAM) drew a close, Washington Vocational Services (WVS) joins communities across the nation in recognizing the invaluable contributions of employees with disabilities and the organizations that champion their success. This year’s celebration is especially significant for WVS, which was honored as the Small Nonprofit Employer of the ...read more

The Port of Bellingham has received a $1.5 million U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Clean Ports Climate and Air Quality Planning Program grant. This federal funding will be used to advance several key goals from the Port’s Climate Action Strategy, including prioritizing areas for the transition to alternative energy and identifying specific measures to reduce maritime industry and Port ...read more

In the exciting journey of entrepreneurship, forming a Limited Liability Company (LLC) is a significant milestone that heralds both opportunities and responsibilities. One key aspect that LLC owners must master to thrive is the intricate world of taxes. While the prospect of maximizing your business’s tax deductions and navigating tax obligations might seem daunting, it is also your gateway to ...read more

Sleigh what? The critically acclaimed live stage show, Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The Musical, returns this fall for its tenth year on the road entertaining families across North America. The national tour, featuring the “most famous reindeer of all” and his friends from the longest running and highest rated holiday television special, will soar into Bellingham, Washington at Mount Baker ...read more

Beloved pop-culture inspired instrumentalists Vitamin String Quartet have announced their U.S. tour performing the music of Taylor Swift, Bridgerton, and more.With over 2 billion streams, almost 4 million downloads, and over 1 million physical units sold, the Billboard-charting ensemble is known for their classical reinterpretations of pop hits. Their songs have been prominently featured in the ...read more

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